Lavender Latte | Kara Lydon

The hottest coffee drink! This lavender latte is made with espresso, your milk of choice, and sweetened with a quick and easy lavender simple syrup.

Because I love this recipe

Warm, earthy and oh so comforting, this latte is perfect for a slow morning or when you just need a quiet moment to yourself.

I’m an avid tea drinker, but I’m also a sucker for an afternoon latte. I really like the taste of coffee. Even more, I love the haunting aroma of coffee. A latte around 2pm I also love a latte on a warm weekend when I’m curled up with a good book!

Adding culinary dried lavender to your latte (or any recipe for that matter) tastes and smells amazing. And there’s something really warm about recipes that call for lavender. Like this latte – SO. HOT.

You can make this recipe with regular milk or any non-dairy milk, depending on your preference. Any milk you choose should have that creamy, smooth texture we know and love from a latte when it’s frothy. Although I personally love regular milk and oat milk better!

Enjoy this warm latte as we endure the last few weeks of winter and begin to approach spring! Floral flavors always make me think of spring temperatures and blooms. Get excited!

Materials you will need

Notes on ingredients

water: it works with sugar to create a simple syrup.

sugar: second ingredient along with water to make a simple syrup.

dried lavender: the star of the show! You can purchase culinary grade lavender from major online retailers.

espresso: any espresso or strong coffee will work here. I used a Nespresso pot.

milk: milk of your choice! I personally like to use regular milk or oat milk – especially the barista variety!

Equipment you will need (affiliate links – if you make a purchase I get a small commission)

Small pot

How to make a lavender latte

To make the lavender syrup:

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a simmer over medium-low heat.
2. Add the sugar and lavender and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 25-30 minutes).
4. Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the syrup, discarding the lavender buds. Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

To make the latte:

1. We make the espresso and pour it into a small mug.
2. Stir lavender syrup into espresso.
3. Steam the milk using an espresso machine or heat the milk and then froth it using a milk frother or whisk.
4. Pour the milk into the espresso and pour some foam on top. Optional: garnish with extra lavender buds.

Expert advice

1. I usually add 1 tablespoon of lavender syrup to the espresso when I make this latte for myself, but feel free to adjust according to your sweetness preference.
2. This recipe yields 1 cup of simple syrup. It also works great in lavender-flavored cocktails!
3. It’s hard to find cooking-grade lavender at the grocery store but most major online retailers (think Amazon, Walmart, etc.) sell it.

Storage and Preparation

Lavender syrup can be stored in an airtight bottle or container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Recipes that pair well

Oatmeal with peanut butter

Egg Vegetable Bites

Oat flour banana bread

Almond Butter Protein Balls

Asparagus leek quiche

For more drink inspiration, check out my other recipes below!

Smoothie with pomegranate

Refreshing rhubarb cocktail with gin and strawberries

Wild Blueberry Turmeric Zinger Smoothie

Blood Orange Gin Fizz

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This recipe has been retested, revamped and revamped to bring you the tastiest (and most beautiful) dish! The original post was published in March 2018.

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