Lavender Latte Recipe (Hot or Iced)
This Lavender Latte is a delightful way to enjoy the flavor of lavender all year round. The latte is made with a freshly brewed espresso shot, creamy steamed milk, and aromatic culinary-grade lavender syrup. You won’t regret taking the time to make this coffee shop favorite.
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Why You’ll This Recipe
- The sweet floral lavender notes adds a unique twist to this iced latte.
- A great way to make enjoy a delicious drink without having to spend time waiting in line at the store and at a fraction of the cost of the chain coffee shops.
- The combination of these ingredients creates an unforgettable coffee experience that you won’t soon forget.
- A delicious coffee drink to enjoy on a relaxing morning.
Equipment Needed
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this delicious recipe.
- saucepan
- milk frother
- mug
- espresso machine or coffee maker
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious recipe. Gather these ingredients and get ready to enjoy this simple yet flavorful drink.
- milk
- Lavender Syrup
- vanilla extract
- espresso or strong coffee
How to Make A Lavender Latte
Making this homemade latte is so simple, just follow the steps below and you will have a refreshing drink in no time at all.
Hot Lavender Latte
Step 1: Heat the milk
In a small saucepan over medium low heat, heat the milk and bring to a simmer whisking for about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Add simple syrup and extract to the warm milk
Stir in lavender syrup and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Froth the milk
Froth ingredients with a hand frother, whisk or electric frother.
Step 4: Add the coffee to mugs
Divide the espresso or coffee between two mugs.
Step 5: Add milk and lavender flowers
Top with lavender milk and garnish with lavender buds.
Iced Lavender Latte
Step 1: Follow the steps for making the lavender milk, then cool it
After infusing the lavender with the milk, cool.
Step 2: Fill the glasses with ice
Fill two tall glasses with ice.
Step 3: Add the coffee to the glasses
Add the espresso or strong coffee between the glasses.
Step 4: Add the lavender milk
Top with lavender milk and garnish with lavender buds.
What To Serve With This Dish
I love to serve a homemade latte like this one with breakfast like these Lavender Cream Puffs, Honey Lavender Scones or these copycat Starbucks Instant Pot Egg Bites.
Substitutions and Additions
Here are a few ways that you can change up or personalize this recipe to suit your taste buds.
- If you are dairy free, oat milk is an excellent choice for making a drink like this one.
- If you want a honey latte use honey instead of sugar to make your simple syrup.
- You can use cold brew instead of espresso when making an iced latte if desired.
How To Store
This beverage is best enjoyed right away, however you can store the lavender milk in the fridge for up to 5 days. And, the simple syrup can be stored up for up to two weeks in the fridge.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
To get the best results from this recipe, here are a few of my pro tips.
- For the best drink, make the simple syrup ahead so that the flavors have time to meld.
- If you don’t want pieces of lavender in your drink, be sure you strain the syrup before you add it to the milk.
- Garnishing with lavender flowers makes such a pretty topping for this drink.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
It has a unique pairing of flavors, with the coffee flavor at the forefront and the floral lavender notes in the background.
Culinary lavender is simply lavender that is grown for the purpose of being used in cooking and baking. It has a milder flavor than regular lavender, making it perfect for adding subtle floral notes to drinks like this one.
No, this latte does not make you sleepy. It contains the same amount of caffeine as a regular latte, making it a great drink to enjoy in the morning or afternoon.
Other Delicious Coffee Recipes You May Enjoy
- Dulce de Leche Coffee – sweet homemade dulce de leche in an iced frappe.
- Sugar Free Caramel Latte – delicious sugar free latte that tastes better than a coffee shop.
- Pumpkin Spice Latte – real pumpkin puree is used in this latte.
- Keto Snickerdoodle Coffee – buttery coffee with a hint of cinnamon just like the cookie!
- Homemade Cappuccino – this is made without a fancy machine.
- Copycat Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha – rich and flavorful coffee drink. You’ll want to keep the white chocolate syrup stashed in the refrigerator.
Lavender Latte (Hot or Iced)
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup Lavender Syrup make in advance
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounce espresso or strong coffee
Instructions
- Hot Lavender Latte
- Make Lavender Syrup in advance.
- In a small saucepan over medium low heat, heat the milk and bring to a simmer whisking for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in lavender syrup and vanilla extract.
- Froth ingredients with a hand frother, whisk or electric frother
- Divide the espresso or coffee between two mugs.
- Top with lavender milk and garnish with lavender buds.
- Iced Lavender Latte
- After infusing the lavender syrup with the milk, cool.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice.
- Add the espresso or strong coffee between the glasses.
- Top with lavender milk and garnish with lavender buds if desired.
Notes
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Disclaimer
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