Caramelised Banana Tea Latte

If you are looking for a way to brighten up the change of season, we’ve been experimenting with recipes that bring comfort without losing that touch of summer you are craving. As the weather cools and routines settle back in, it is easy to slip straight into autumn habits, but your daily cup does not have to be predictable.

Caramelised banana lattes are the flavour trending for good reason. Sweet, smooth and just indulgent enough, they transform into something special when made with our Matcha or Hojicha. It is a simple way to enjoy café-level flavour at home.

For a caffeine-free option, the coconut and turmeric latte is the perfect evening pick-me-up. With its mellow spices and creamy texture, it feels cosy without being heavy, and makes a natural bridge into the richer chai blends that many of us reach for as autumn deepens.

Gather

• Caramelised Banana Syrup
• Matcha / Powdered Hojicha
• Milk of your choice

Method

• Can be served hot or iced…
  Add 20ml of banana syrup to serving cup.
• Add ice if desired, layer on 150ml milk either cold, or steamed to latte consistency.
• Top with 60ml of prepared Matcha or Powdered Hojicha & serve.

Caramelised Banana Syrup

• 1 ripe banana
• 150g caster sugar
• 100ml water

Slice the banana and add all the ingredients to a pan on the stove at low-medium heat. Simmer until the sugar has turned dark caramel and banana is mushy. Blitz with a stick blender/ counter blender. Sieve to ensure it’s fully smooth – aim for pouring consistency, you can return to heat to reduce if necessary.

Gather

• Coconut & Turmeric Chai
• 100ml of milk
• 15ml of condensed milk

Method

• Brew 1 tsp. of Coconut & Turmeric Chai in 250ml of boiling water for 6 minutes, remove the leaves.
• Combine the milk & condensed milk and heat to latte consistency.
• Combine in a serving cup & enjoy – you can garnish with an extra sprinkle of turmeric if desired.