That’s right Starbucks, you can pack up your too hot coffee and snotty baristas and get right outta my life! I’ve figured out how to make the much coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte right here in my little kitchen!

I thought about not breaking up with you when the nice barista at your Ann Arbor store graciously accepted my request for a latte that was under 500 degrees.  Right up until he shouted “Pumpkin Spice Late, Kid’s Temp!” for all to hear. I suppose he could have said little old lady temp and that would have been worse, but one way or another it’s over between us.

Now, this recipe has only gone through two trial runs and was accomplished with the use of a french press instead of a standard coffee maker, but with that in mind give it a go and see what you think.

Homestyle Pumpkin Spice Latte

4 scoops coffee

2 whole cloves

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

sugar to taste

whole milk

Reddi Wip

Place coffee, cloves, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice in french press. Fill with boiling water. Let stand at least 5 minutes or longer for a stronger brew. Drain into desired mug. Add sugar and whole milk. Serve topped with a dollop of Reddi Wip.  If you prefer an iced latte be sure to add ice after incorporating the sugar and whole milk.

To make the flavor even more authentic try substituting cream for the milk, and make with espresso instead of coffee.  And remember the best part of making a recipe at home is that you can have it exactly how you want it so tweak away!

For me that means extra whipped cream on top with possibly whipped cream on the side as well!