A Lavender Latte is smooth, creamy, and lightly floral with just the right amount of sweetness. Homemade lavender syrup pairs beautifully with rich espresso to create a coffeehouse-worthy drink that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Whether you're treating yourself to a slow morning or looking for a cozy afternoon pick-me-up, this simple recipe is a simple way to elevate your daily cup without the coffee shop price tag.
Be sure to try my Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup Recipe and this Caramel Coffee Creamer Recipe for two other fun flavors.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Coffee shop quality at home
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- Easy to make hot or iced
- Easy to customize with your favorite milk
- Less expensive than buying lattes at Starbucks
Before You Get Started
- Use culinary-grade lavender only.
- Brew strong coffee or espresso.
- Warm and froth the milk for the creamiest texture.
- Make the lavender syrup ahead of time for even faster mornings.
Ingredients
- Espresso - One or two shots of espresso work best, but strong brewed coffee is also delicious.
- Lavender simple syrup - Homemade lavender simple syrup gives the drink its signature floral flavor.
- Whole milk - Creates a rich, creamy latte. Any dairy or nondairy milk works.
- Boiling water - Used to make the syrup.
- White sugar - Sweetens the lavender syrup.
- Fresh lavender - Fresh or dried culinary lavender flowers both work well.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make this Lavender Latte Recipe
Step One: Gather the ingredients needed to make the simple syrup.
Step Two: Chop up the fresh lavender. Pour the boiling water and sugar over the chopped lavender. Let rest.
Step Three: Then strain to remove any lavender bits.
Step Four: Mix the hot espresso (or strong coffee) with the simple syrup. You can add the syrup to taste.
Step Five: Steam or froth the milk, then pour it into the coffee.
Step Six: Top with whipped cream and more fresh lavender.
Top Tip
Homemade lavender syrup keeps well in the refrigerator, making it easy to make a big batch and enjoy homemade lavender lattes all week.
Substitutions
- Milk - If you don't want to add whole milk, you can add coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, any regular milk, or even non-dairy milk or milk alternative.
Variations
- Iced Lavender Latte - Use cold milk and then pour everything over ice for an iced latte.
- Honey Lavender Latte - Use this Honey Lavender Syrup.
- Vanilla Lavender Latte - Add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Dirty London Fog - Add a shot of espresso to an Earl Grey tea latte with lavender syrup.
- Lavender Mocha - Stir in chocolate syrup or cocoa powder.
- Oat Milk Lavender Latte - Use oat milk for a lavender oat milk latte.
- Maple Latte - Instead of adding sugar, you can sweeten with maple syrup.
- Sugar-Free Lavender Latte - Use your favorite sugar-free sweetener to make the lavender syrup.
See this Vanilla Iced Coffee for a fun and flavorful option!
Equipment
All you need to make this homemade lavender latte is a coffee machine or espresso machine, a strainer, and your favorite mug.
Storage
The latte itself is best enjoyed immediately.
Store leftover lavender syrup in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Common Questions
You can easily make this using a coffee machine. The espresso isn't mandatory, and you can easily do the steps with a strong cup of coffee, too.
You can check and see if your local grocery store or market has it, or even stop by a tea store in your area to find it. Other than that, you can always try to plant your own culinary lavender. The aroma is worth it.
Yes. Culinary-grade dried lavender works just as well as fresh and is easier to find year-round.
While adding chopped lavender to the top is a good option, you can also add anything else that you want. A drizzle of caramel sauce, mini chocolate chips, or even some chocolate shavings are all good options.
Just be sure that whatever you decide to add pairs well with the lavender flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Lavender Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz espresso or very strong coffee
- 3 tablespoon lavender simple syrup or lavender honey syrup
- 8 oz hot whole milk
Lavender Simple Syrup
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon fresh lavender chopped
Instructions
- Mix the hot espresso with the syrup in a latte glass.
- Pour in the hot milk.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh lavender.
Lavender Simple Syrup
- Combine the boiling water and sugar.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the lavender. Let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain to remove the lavender. Store in a glass jar.
Notes
Nutrition
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