Brown Sugar Latte (Korean Burnt Sugar Syrup Latte)

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Published 02/02/2021 Updated 07/03/2025

Every once in a while, our usual morning cups of coffee can’t seem to hit the spot. We want something different and unique, something that tastes delicious and also looks pretty. We all want a little magic we can carry around with us in a cup. In the end, isn’t that why beautiful drinks constantly trend on social media? Just think back to dalgona coffee, nitro brew, and pumpkin spice lattes for example.

If you are like me, you may be trying to become a barista for your home cafe. After all, it can save you a lot of money! Many of these coffee beverages on Instagram may seem daunting to make. While some do take time to learn, our iced brown sugar latte isn’t hard to make at all! All you need to make this drink is espresso, milk, and homemade burnt brown sugar syrup. 

Brown Sugar Syrup Ingredient List:

Below, I list the ingredients used to make this recipe.

• Burnt Brown Sugar Syrup
• Ice 
• Espresso
• Milk

Brown Sugar Latte Tips & Tricks: 

Here, I list some helpful tips & tricks to help you make this easy brown sugar latte recipe. If you have any questions, comment below or email me at [email protected]! I hope these tips help! 

• To make homemade burnt brown sugar syrup, you can check out my recipe! If you would rather not make it from scratch, you can buy burnt brown sugar syrup as well. Burnt brown sugar syrup is popular in many recipes (most famously for the tiger strip in boba tea).
• To make a latte, you need brewed espresso. You can make espresso using a Moka Pot, an espresso machine (such as Breville or Gaggia), or a capsule espresso machine (Nespresso). 
• If your syrup isn’t thick enough, it can sink or mix into the coffee and milk extremely quickly. It also sinks in quickly if it is hot outside. You can see this in my photos. It is the middle of the summer and it quickly slid down the glass and sat at the bottom of the cup! I wanted to leave the photos of this up to show the reality of making this drink (no one likes cooking surprises)!
• I recommend making sure your espresso, burnt brown sugar, and milk are all chilled. If they are not, the ice melts and waters down your drink quickly. 

Burnt Brown Sugar Latte Frequently Asked Questions:

Now that we learned about some tips & tricks, I want to answer some questions you may have about this recipe! If I do not answer your question, feel free to leave a comment in the section below or email me at [email protected].

Does This Recipe Contain Major Allergens? (Gluten, Soy, Etc.)

Before listing all of the major allergens, I want to state that all of my recipes are naturally gluten-free. On this blog, I only use and recommend gluten-free ingredients and brands. That being said, I list gluten as a potential allergen when necessary– this is because many Korean ingredients (such as soy sauce, gochujang, and doenjang) contain gluten unless you specifically buy gluten-free versions. Not only is this true for gluten, but it is true for other major allergens as well. As such, I always list allergy substitutions in the next section of my post. 

This recipe does not contain 8 of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain: 

• Peanuts
• Tree Nuts
• Eggs
• Fish
• Crustacean Shellfish
• Sesame
• Wheat (Gluten)
• Soybeans

This recipe does contain 1 of the 9 major allergens.

• Milk (Dairy)

Allergy Substitutions or Omissions: 

For those with a milk (dairy) allergy or lactose intolerance: 

Unfortunately, this recipe contains milk(dairy). Thankfully, you can substitute dairy with dairy-free alternatives (if you are allergic to dairy) or lactose-free milk (if lactose intolerant).

Is This Recipe Vegetarian or Vegan?

While this recipe is naturally vegetarian, it is not vegan. To make this recipe vegan, replace the milk with a dairy-free vegan option (such as oat or almond milk).

Where Can I Buy the Ingredients for This Recipe?

For this recipe, you can buy your ingredients at any well-stocked grocery store!  

I Hope You Enjoyed Learning How to Make This Burnt Brown Sugar Latte Recipe!

In the end, I hope you enjoyed learning how to make this burnt brown sugar latte recipe. If so, let me know in the comment section! 

If you would like to read more about cooking, you can find recipes as well as further Korean ingredient articles on my blog. I listed some of our favorite Carving A Journey recipes below! For reference, many recipes are influenced by my family’s blended Korean and Southern heritage.

Further Carving A Journey Recipes:

• Matcha Soda Recipe
• Homemade Strawberry Matcha Latte
• Korean Soju Sour

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Brown Sugar Latte (Korean Burnt Sugar Latte)

Recipe by Emily

5.0 from 3 votes

Course: Recipes, Beverage, DrinksCuisine: Korean, CafeDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

(16 Oz Glass) Iced Latte

Prep time

2

minutes

Cooking time

3

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP Burnt Brown Sugar Syrup (1 Oz)

• Ice

• 1 or 2 Shots Espresso

• 6 OZ Milk

Directions

• Make one or two shots of espresso per your preference of latte strength. Set your espresso aside to cool.
• Add 1 oz (2 TBSP) of your brown sugar syrup into the bottom of a 16 oz glass. Then, slowly rotate your glass allowing the syrup to coat the sides.
• Add a little less than half a glass of ice to the bottom of your glass. Then, top with your cooled espresso.
• Finally, add your milk or milk substitute on top of the espresso, ice, and brown sugar syrup. Serve!
• Before drinking, make sure to stir everything together with a straw or spoon.

Notes

• If your syrup isn’t thick enough, it can sink or mix into the coffee and milk extremely quickly. It also sinks in quickly if it is hot outside. You can see this in my photos. It is the middle of the summer and it quickly slid down the glass and sat at the bottom of the cup! I wanted to leave the photos of this up to show the reality of making this drink (no one likes cooking surprises)!

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