Easy Iced Lavender Matcha Latte Recipe
This Iced Lavender Matcha Latte recipe is perfect for a hot summer day. Made with matcha powder, creamy oat milk, and fragrant lavender syrup, this refreshing drink will help you beat the heat while also providing a burst of energy for your summer day.
If you enjoy the flavor of lavender be sure to try this Lavender Frappuccino Recipe (Starbucks Copycat) recipe too!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite coffee shop drink without having to leave the house.
- The best part is that you can your lavender simple syrup ahead so that you always have it on hand to make a sweet lavender drink whenever the craving hits.
- This drink combines the delicate floral notes of lavender with the earthy matcha flavor to make a sweet drink that is perfect for the lavender lover in your house.
Ingredients Needed
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this Starbucks copycat recipe. Grab these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store.
- culinary-grade matcha powder is the most economical matcha for beverages mixed with other flavors. However, if you have ceremonial-grade matcha you can also use it in this latte.
- oatmilk
- sweetener of your choice
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- lavender syrup – homemade is best, but you can also purchase it.
- Maqui berry powder for color or any natural coloring like butterfly pea powder.
How to Make This Lavender Matcha Latte
Making this homemade matcha latte is easy just follow these step-by-step instructions or see the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post and you will have a sweet matcha lavender latte to enjoy on a warm day.
Sift the matcha powder
Sift the matcha powder directly into your glass or small bowl.
Add the milk
Add ¼ cup of the oat milk and whisk with a milk frother or a matcha whisk until the matcha is dissolved. Continue to whisk while adding the remainder of the oat milk.
Make the cold foam
In a separate small bowl or glass add the vanilla, lavender syrup, and maqui berry powder (if desired) to the cream and blend with a milk frother for 3-5 minutes until cream thickens to a soft foam.
Assemble the latte
Add ice cubes to the matcha mixture in a tall glass, then spoon the lavender cream foam over the matcha.
What To Serve With This Dish
This latte is delicious when you enjoy it on its own, however, you can also pair it with your favorite snacks or breakfast. I like to pair it with this Pound Cake with Strawberry Sauce or one of these Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins.
Substitutions and Additions
- Not a fan of oat milk? You can use any type of milk such as almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or even dairy milk to make your latte instead.
- For even more flavor try adding a splash of vanilla syrup as well.
- If you want to give this drink more of a purple hue you can add some butterfly pea flower for a natural food coloring.
How To Store
This latte is best served when made fresh. However, you can make the simple syrup ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to help you make this easy lavender matcha latte recipe.
- I recommend making your own lavender syrup for this recipe. However, if you don’t want to make one, you can use store-bought instead. Torani has a zero sugar lavender syrup made with erythritol, monk fruit, and stevia.
- You must use culinary grade matcha powder to make this recipe.
- You can use the sweetener of your choice, I like to use sugar, maple syrup, brown sugar, or even your favorite low-carb sugar substitute.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this easy lavender latte recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this iced latte recipe.
Lavender has some earthy and light floral flavors. It pairs so well with the earthy taste of the matcha powder.
No, they are not the same. Matcha powder is made from ground green tea leaves and has a more concentrated flavor compared to traditional green tea.
Easy Iced Lavender Matcha Latte Recipe
Equipment
- Sifter
- 16 ounce Cup or glass
- Electric frother
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon culinary-grade matcha powder
- 1 cup oatmilk
- sweetener to taste optional
- 4 oz heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lavender syrup see notes for recipe
- 1/8 th teaspoon Maqui berry powder for color optional
Instructions
Matcha
- Sift the matcha powder directly into your glass or small bowl.
- Add ¼ cup of the oatmilk and whisk with a milk frother or a matcha whisk until the matcha is dissolved. Continue to whisk while adding the remainder of the oatmilk.
Lavender Cream Cold Foam
- 3 In a separate small bowl or glass add the vanilla, lavender syrup and maqui berry powder (if desired) to the cream and blend with a milk frother for 3-5 minutes until cream thickens to a soft foam.
Assemble Iced Latte
- Add ice to the blended matcha in a tall glass, then spoon the lavender cream foam over the matcha. .
Notes
Disclaimer
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
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