Lavender Blossom Latte
Make a floral lavender latte with homemade lavender syrup. Easy syrup steps, storage tips, milk swaps, and ways to use the syrup.
The sweet and perfumed lavender flavor makes for an adventurous latte. The lavender simple syrup is also great with sparkling water.
Yield: 1 - 12 0z latte
- Make a simple lavender syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and hot water, steeping culinary lavender 1 to 2 minutes, then straining.
- Stir 1 tablespoon syrup into 2 oz espresso and pour in 10 oz steamed milk. Adjust syrup to taste for a stronger or milder latte.
- Store syrup in the fridge up to 2 weeks. Use it in sparkling water, cocktails, tea, or desserts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make lavender simple syrup?
Bring 1 cup water to a boil, stir in 1 cup sugar until dissolved, add 1 tablespoon culinary lavender buds, simmer 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Let cool, strain out the buds, and store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
How much lavender syrup for one latte?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of lavender syrup per latte made with 2 oz espresso and 10 oz steamed milk. Use 2 tablespoons for a stronger floral flavor or less for a subtler taste.
Can I use dried or fresh lavender?
Use culinary-grade lavender buds, which are usually sold dried. Fresh buds can work but may be milder. Avoid ornamental varieties or any lavender not labeled as food safe.
Can I make a lavender latte with non-dairy milk?
Yes. Oat milk steams and froths similarly to dairy and gives a creamy texture. Almond, soy, or pea milks also work. Use the same volume and adjust steaming technique to your milk.
What if I do not have an espresso machine?
Use 2 ounces of strong brewed coffee made with a Moka pot, Aeropress, or concentrated pour-over. The key is a bold, concentrated coffee so the lavender and milk still shine.
How long does the syrup keep and can I freeze it?
Refrigerated in an airtight container, the syrup keeps about 2 weeks. You can freeze portions in an ice cube tray and thaw an individual cube when you need it.
What other ways can I use lavender syrup?
Stir it into sparkling water (try 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces and adjust), add to iced or hot tea, mix into cocktails, or drizzle over desserts like panna cotta and ice cream.
How do I make lavender simple syrup?
Bring 1 cup water to a boil, stir in 1 cup sugar until dissolved, add 1 tablespoon culinary lavender buds, simmer 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Let cool, strain out the buds, and store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
How much lavender syrup for one latte?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of lavender syrup per latte made with 2 oz espresso and 10 oz steamed milk. Use 2 tablespoons for a stronger floral flavor or less for a subtler taste.
Can I use dried or fresh lavender?
Use culinary-grade lavender buds, which are usually sold dried. Fresh buds can work but may be milder. Avoid ornamental varieties or any lavender not labeled as food safe.
Can I make a lavender latte with non-dairy milk?
Yes. Oat milk steams and froths similarly to dairy and gives a creamy texture. Almond, soy, or pea milks also work. Use the same volume and adjust steaming technique to your milk.
What if I do not have an espresso machine?
Use 2 ounces of strong brewed coffee made with a Moka pot, Aeropress, or concentrated pour-over. The key is a bold, concentrated coffee so the lavender and milk still shine.
How long does the syrup keep and can I freeze it?
Refrigerated in an airtight container, the syrup keeps about 2 weeks. You can freeze portions in an ice cube tray and thaw an individual cube when you need it.
What other ways can I use lavender syrup?
Stir it into sparkling water (try 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces and adjust), add to iced or hot tea, mix into cocktails, or drizzle over desserts like panna cotta and ice cream.
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