The Best Christmas Coffee Recipes for Your Cafe

Christmas is just around the corner and these festive coffee recipes will surely enhance your café's sales! Ensure you maximize your opportunities during the holiday season by featuring these recipes on your café's menu.



#1 Christmas Latte

This classic is a hard one to beat. Notes of gingerbread mingle with the delightful essence of coffee, bringing you Christmas in a cup.


Recipe: 

  • 30 ml of espresso 

  • 1,5 dl steamed milk or milk alternative

  • 2 cl gingerbread syrup


Prepare a single espresso shot into a mug. Combine the warm espresso with the syrup. Gently froth the milk or plant-based beverage and pour it over the espresso.


#2 Christmas Mocha

Indulge in a touch of sophistication and satisfy your sweet cravings with the Christmas Mocha! This delightful chocolatey treat is the answer to all your customers' desires, immersing them instantly in the festive spirit of Christmas.


Recipe: 

  • 30 ml of espresso

  • 1,5 dl steamed milk or milk alternative

  • 2 cl of chocolate sauce

  • 1 tsp of cinnamon

  • Gingerbread cream


Start by layering the bottom of the glass with Tazza Chocolate sauce. Brew a single espresso into a mug. Gently froth the dairy milk and pour it over the espresso. Top it off with gingerbread-flavored whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, then garnish with gingerbread cookies. For the gingerbread whipped cream: Combine 0.5 liters of cream with 3 teaspoons of Santa Maria Gingerbread spice in a siphon.


#3 Christmas Filter Coffee

If your cafe customers prefer filter coffee over espresso, then this drink is perfect for them!  Infused with cinnamon and cardamom, this filter coffee reaches new heights, and a delectable gingerbread whipped cream topping completes this delightful treat.


Recipe: 

  • 60 grams of coffee

  • 1 liter of water

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 2 tsp ground cardamom

  • Gingerbread whipped cream


Sprinkle the spices atop the ground coffee in the filter cone and brew the coffee as usual. Complete it with a dollop of gingerbread cream and a garnish of cinnamon and gingerbread cookies. Ensure your coffee pots or thermoses are thoroughly cleaned to prevent the spices from sticking.


For the gingerbread whipped cream: Combine 0.5 liters of cream with 3 teaspoons of Santa Maria Gingerbread spice in a siphon and mix well.



Here you go! Three fantastic Christmas drinks tailored for your café! If you have any questions or wish to expand your beverage options, don't hesitate to contact us!

Natalie Beck