Aug 30 2026

Morning Jones Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Make Morning Jones Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

Milk & Foam

Sweetener & Flavor

Method

Coffee Base

  1. 1

    Brew 2 shots of espresso using an espresso machine, or make a concentrated coffee (about 2 oz) with a Moka pot or Aeropress. Keep hot.

  2. 2

    Brew 1 cup of strong coffee (use slightly more coffee grounds than usual) so it tastes robust when combined with milk. Keep hot.

Milk & Foam

  1. 3

    Heat and sweeten milk

    In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 3 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Whisk gently while heating until mixture is steaming and the sugar has dissolved (do not boil), about 4–6 minutes. Taste and adjust sweetness or cinnamon.

  2. 4

    Froth the milk

    Use a steam wand or handheld milk frother to froth the hot milk mixture until it develops a velvety microfoam, about 20–30 seconds of active frothing. If you don't have a frother, vigorously whisk the hot milk or shake in a heatproof jar (leave lid slightly ajar) until foamy.

Assembly & Serve

  1. 5

    In a pre-warmed large mug or latte glass, pour the brewed espresso first, then add the 1 cup of strong coffee, gently combining.

  2. 6

    Slowly pour the frothed milk mixture over the coffee, holding back foam with a spoon and then spooning the foam on top to create a layered look.

  3. 7

    Finely grate 1/2 teaspoon orange zest over the foam (optional) and dust with a light sprinkle of cinnamon. Stir gently if desired.

  4. 8

    Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an edible flower or microgreens if using. Serve immediately while hot.

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