Once you learn how to make a lavender latte at home, you’ll definitely feel like your very own barista. Not only is this lavender latte recipe made with just a few simple ingredients (very similar to my dirty chai latte, iced matcha latte, and sweet cream cold foam), but it also takes just a few minutes to make. Oh, and perhaps most importantly, it’s BEYOND delicious. Slightly floral, slightly sweet – the flavors work so well together. Try the iced lavender cream matcha with leftover lavender syrup! Here’s how to make a classic latte or classic cappuccino if you’re looking for the basics.
Serve your lavender latte with an equally delicious breakfast – try it alongside homemade brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal, creamy scrambled eggs, salmon lox and bagels, or a steak and egg breakfast sandwich.
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
What You’ll Love About this Lavender Latte
- Light lavender and floral flavor
- Made with just 3 ingredients
- Takes just a few minutes to make
- Upscale coffee shop drink at home
- Lots of options for variations
Ingredients
- Espresso – Grab your favorite coffee beans in an espresso roast. I use a few different varieties, which are all local to me, so they are the freshest beans. The espresso roasts are designed to be paired with milk. Since I love light roast coffee, I will also sometimes experiment with a lighter, more subtle roast, and I love that too.
- Milk -We stock whole milk, so that’s what I use for my coffee drinks, but you can really use whatever your favorite milk is. Cow’s milk has a naturally sweet flavor and gives a little protein boost but you can also use oat milk, almond milk, or any other non-dairy milk alternative. I would recommend using the “barista versions” of the milk alternatives.
- Lavender syrup – I’ll show you how to make your own lavender syrup (just 3 ingredients) or you can buy your own.
How to Make Lavender Latte
This is an overview on how to make a lavender latte, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
How to Make Lavender Syrup
Here’s how to make the lavender syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup dried lavender flowers (culinary-grade lavender buds)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract (totally optional, but gives a great lavender vanilla flavor)
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in lavender flowers and let cool.
- Strain out lavender flowers with a fine mesh strainer (I used a coffee filter) and your lavender simple syrup ready to use.
How to use lavender simple syrup
You’ll obviously love this lavender syrup for latte drinks, but you can also use it in place of the vanilla syrup in this sweet cream cold foam for a lavender cold foam (YUM!) as well as use in cocktails, mock-tails, or lemonade.
How to store
Store the syrup in the refrigerator for about 3-4 weeks.
FAQs
What is a lavender latte made of?
This lavender latte is a classic combination of espresso, steamed milk, a touch of foam, and lavender simple syrup.
Is lavender good in coffee?
Yes! It adds a subtle floral flavor to the coffee. But if you don’t like lavender or floral flavors (not everyone does!), stick with a classic latte.
How to steam milk without a steam wand
Coffee shops use a professional grade steam wand and many at-home espresso makers also have a steam wand to use. But, if you don’t have one of those, you have other options. The easiest way is to use a frothing pitcher but if you don’t have one of those, gently warm your milk and then use a handheld milk frother or a mason jar (with lid!) and shake the warm milk until it’s a bit frothy. It won’t be a traditional latte, but it will still be simple, creamy and delicious.
How to make a latte at home without a machine
I haven’t personally made a latte at home without a machine, but this article outlines how you can use an aero press, moka pot, or even a French press to make espresso at home. You could also use strong coffee for a similar alternative.
Lavender Latte Variations
- Lavender Oat Milk Latte – Swap out the milk for your favorite oat milk (barista blend if it’s available). You can also use almond, coconut, or soy milk. Barista blend milks will work better as they are designed to froth similarly to cow’s milk.
- Iced Lavender Latte – Iced lattes are made almost the same but we’re putting everything over ice. Brew a shot of espresso over ice or use cold brew and stir in lavender syrup with milk to taste. Top with cold foam.
- Honey Lavender Latte – You can also make honey lavender syrup with honey instead of white sugar. It’s made with a 1:1 water-to-honey ratio.
What to Serve with Your Latte
All this latte needs is a satisfying breakfast, coffee does not count as breakfast! 🙂
More Coffee Recipes
If you like this lavender latte recipe, you might also like some of these other coffee recipes:
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Lavender Latte Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink
Description
Learn how to make a lavender latte at home! This lavender latte recipe takes just a few minutes + 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1–2 shots espresso
- 6 oz. steamed milk
- 1/2–1 oz. lavender syrup (1-2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup (recipe above) or you can buy it.
- Pour lavender syrup into mug.
- Prep espresso if necessary.
- Steam milk for latte – mostly microfoam steamed milk with a small layer of foam.
- Brew espresso right over the syrup into mug and gently stir.
- Pour steamed milk into mug and top with foam.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are for: 1 shot espresso, 8 oz. whole milk, 1/2 oz. (1 tablespoon) lavender syrup
- You can also buy lavender syrup here
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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Bee
My new favorite drink!
Emily Dingmannn
I love it too! Thanks for sharing. 🙂