Date Cardamom Syrup and Iced Latte

Pit the Medjool dates by slicing them open and removing the pits, then roughly chop them.

Add the chopped dates and water to a saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for at least 15-20 minutes to soften the dates and extract their sugars.

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the date solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.

Pour the strained liquid back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, allowing it to reduce and thicken into a syrup consistency.

Once thickened, remove from heat and whisk in the ground black cardamom and optional vanilla extract.

Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight bottle or jar.

To make the iced latte, fill a glass with ice and pour in the milk.

In a separate cup, combine the freshly brewed espresso with 1-2 tablespoons of the date cardamom syrup and stir well.

Pour the sweetened espresso mixture over the milk and ice.

Top with cold foam and a sprinkle of ground cardamom, if desired.