Lavender Latte

5 from 1 vote

This homemade Lavender Latte is easily made with 1 part espresso and 3 parts foamy milk and sweetened with homemade lavender syrup!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: person

Calories: 117kcal

Pour the espresso or coffee into a mug and stir in the lavender simple syrup (start with 2 teaspoons and adjust based on taste).
Pour the steamed or frothed milk on top, garnish with lavender buds and enjoy!

Add the water to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once the water is gently boiling, take it off the heat and add the lavender. Allow the lavender to infuse the water for 5 minutes. The water should turn a purple hue.
Next, add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Put the pan back on the burner and turn the heat up to low heat. Stir to help the sugar dissolve.
Once all the sugar is dissolved, strain the syrup in a colander to remove the lavender buds and enjoy!

When adding the sugar to the lavender and water, be careful to not turn the heat so high that the water boils. Otherwise, the sugar will crystalize.
To steam the milk without a milk steamer, microwave the milk until it's hot but not boiling (about 1-1.5 minutes on high) and then use a whisk or handheld frother to create a foamy texture.
If you don't have an espresso machine, try using your favorite strong, bold coffee instead.
I love the strong coffee flavor, so I like the 1:3 ratio of espresso to milk. However, if you prefer your lattes more on the milk side, add more milk as needed.