Lavender Latte with Milk
Start you day with a calming Lavender Latte with milk. This is a coffee recipe that blends culinary lavender syrup, espresso, and milk for a perfect calming brink best for breakfast and brunch.
Ingredients
Classic Recipe (Hot or Iced)
- 2 oz 60 ml espresso (double shot) or strong coffee
- 1 cup 240 ml steamed milk (cow’s milk or plant-based such as oat milk, which foams beautifully)
- 1 tbsp lavender syrup homemade or store-bought
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup optional
- Ice for iced version
- Optional garnishes: whipped cream dried lavender buds, honey
For Lavender Syrup (homemade, enhances flavor and aroma)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
Instructions
Lavender Syrup Preparation
- Combine sugar, water, and lavender in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes, stirring, until sugar dissolves and the lavender infuses. Strain and cool. Keep refrigerated up to 1 week.
Directions for Hot Lavender Latte
- Brew 2 oz espresso into a mug. Add 1 tbsp lavender syrup and 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (if using).
- Steam 1 cup milk until hot and frothy (about 140°F / 60°C). Pour steamed milk into the espresso and syrup mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with dried lavender buds or whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Directions for Iced Lavender Latte
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add 1 tbsp lavender syrup and espresso. Pour cold milk over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Garnish with dried lavender buds if desired. Serve immediately.
Using Lavender Latte Powder
- Whisk 1–2 teaspoons lavender latte powder into your milk (hot or cold) before mixing with coffee/espresso as above.
Notes
- Milk Choice: Oat milk foams beautifully and complements the floral notes; however, cow’s milk, almond milk, or coconut milk are also great alternatives depending on your taste and dietary preferences.
- Lavender Syrup: Use culinary-grade dried lavender to avoid bitterness or soapy flavors. Store homemade syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Sweetness Adjustment: Syrup amounts can be adjusted to taste. Start with 1 tbsp and increase gradually if you prefer a sweeter latte.
- Steaming Milk: Aim to heat milk to about 140°F (60°C) for best texture without scalding.
- Iced Version: For iced lattes, use cold milk and brew espresso or strong coffee at double strength to avoid dilution by ice.
- Garnishes: Dried lavender buds add an elegant touch but use sparingly to avoid overpowering the drink.
- Lavender Powder: If using lavender latte powder, whisk it into the milk before combining with espresso for a smooth, even flavor.
- Variations: You can experiment with added spices (cardamom, cinnamon) or flavor accents (vanilla, honey) to customize your latte.
- Serving: Serve immediately for best aroma and texture.