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The coziest coffee drink!
This lavender latte is made with espresso, your milk of choice, and sweetened with a quick and easy-to-make lavender simple syrup.
Why I Love This Recipe
Warm, grounding and oh so cozy, this latte is perfect for a slow morning or when you just need a peaceful moment to yourself. Enhance your latte with a hint of lavender and enjoy a relaxing, aromatic experience.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dried (culinary grade) lavender
- 1-2 shots espresso (or 4 ounces strong coffee)
- 6 ounces almond milk or non-dairy milk alternative
- 1 tablespoon lavender syrup
Equipment You’ll Need
- Small saucepan
How to Make a Lavender Latte
- To make the lavender syrup: In a small saucepan, bring water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add sugar and lavender and stir until
sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 25-30 minutes). Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth,
strain syrup, discarding lavender buds. Store syrup in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. - To make the latte: Make the espresso using an espresso machine, manual espresso maker, or French press. Pour into a small mug. Stir the
lavender simple syrup into the espresso. Steam the milk using an espresso machine or heat the milk then froth it using a milk frother or
whisk. Pour the milk into the espresso ending with a little foam. Optional: garnish with extra lavender buds.
Expert Tips
- I usually add 1 tablespoon of lavender syrup to the espresso when making this latte for myself, but feel free to adjust according to your
sweetness taste preferences. - This recipe yields 8 ounces simple syrup. For a sweeter latte, you can increase the syrup according to taste preferences.
- You can purchase culinary grade lavender from major online retailers.
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
- Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal
- Veggie Egg Bites
- Oat Flour Banana Bread
- Almond Butter Protein Balls
- Asparagus Leek Quiche
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This recipe was retested, reshot and revamped to bring you the most delicious (and most beautiful) dish! The original post was published March
2018.
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