This homemade lavender latte combines espresso with floral lavender syrup and your favorite milk. Sprinkled with lavender sugar, this lavender latte recipe is perfect for sipping hot or iced.
Last time I shared with you my favorite bedtime drink Lavender Milk Tea.
This time, we’re adding a caffeine kick to the calming floral notes with this creamy, aromatic, homemade lavender latte.
Whether you prefer it sweetened with honey, poured over ice, or made into a cozy morning ritual, this recipe brings a soothing twist to your usual espresso or classic latte.
Let’s dive into how to make it, even without an espresso machine.
What is Lavender Latte
A lavender latte is any beverage made with coffee, lavender syrup, and milk. While the coffee can be espresso, strong brewed Americano, or even a caffeine-free chicory alternative, the lavender syrup, on the other hand, is essential for its signature floral flavor. The milk is flexible; you can use dairy or non-dairy options like almond, coconut, or oat milk, and even milk powder works in a pinch.
Lavender Latte Ingredients
Lavender simple syrup
I like to use my homemade lavender syrup, which I made with stevia and is easy to make with just three ingredients. If you decide to make your own, you need to gather lavender buds of organic quality that haven’t been treated with chemicals.
Whether you grow your lavender or buy organic lavender online, the choice is yours.
My favorite lavender for making homemade simple syrup is Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender), which has the sweetest aroma and flavor among all the lavender species.
To make the lavender simple syrup with sugar at home, combine sugar and water with dried lavender flowers in a saucepan.
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for a few minutes.
Strain out the lavender flowers with fine mesh or coffee filter, and your homemade lavender syrup is ready to use.
Milk
This recipe works well with either steamed milk or milk foam.
To achieve the perfect frothy foam, warm the milk to 150 F (65 C) so it stays hot and smooth without a burnt taste. If you are using this milk frother, it will warm it up for you. You can also use this hand mixer frother or a french press, but you will need to use a thermometer.
For the type of milk, whole milk is a great choice. If you prefer plant-based alternatives, try almond (for a lavender almond milk), cashew, or coconut milk.
Coffee
To make the lavender coffee bold and flavorful, we need strong coffee with concentrated flavor. Thus, the espresso seems the best choice and is a traditional base for lavender latte.
However, if you don’t have an espresso machine, you can use Americano or strong-brewed coffee instead (like French press or pour-over). It works well, make sure it’s strong enough to balance the milk and lavender syrup.
Ice (optional)
Of course, only if you plan to make an iced lavender latte!
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Homemade Lavender Latte Recipe
Brew your coffee
In the mug, make one shot of espresso or ½ cup of strong coffee.
Add the lavender syrup
Stir the lavender syrup into your coffee, and stir to combine.
Steam the milk
Simmer the milk until it’s hot (ideally between 150–160°F), or warm it in a small saucepan and froth it afterward using a milk frother.
Combine
Pour the milk over the lavender coffee mixture.
Sprinkle with lavender sugar or dried lavender buds, if desired.
Iced lavender latte
In a serving glass, mix the milk and lavender syrup, then give it a quick stir. Add ice until the glass is full, pour the espresso over the top, and stir gently to combine.
For an extra creamy touch, top your latte with cold foam, a lightly frothed cold milk.
Lavender Latte Variations
Here are a few fun ways to experiment:
Lavender Oat Milk Latte
Swap out the dairy milk for your favorite oat milk, barista blends work best, as they’re designed to froth easily and create a creamy texture.
Honey Lavender Latte
Make a honey lavender syrup by using a 1:1 ratio of honey to water instead of sugar. Honey that pairs beautifully with lavender.
Lavender Vanilla Latte
Create a Starbucks-style twist by adding a splash of vanilla extract.
Lavender Rose Latte
Infuse culinary-grade dried rose petals into your lavender syrup. The floral blend is delicate, aromatic, and perfect for special moments.
Lavender matcha latte by Swaping matcha for espresso
Lavender Latte: Hot or Iced Lavender Coffee
This homemade lavender latte combines espresso with floral lavender syrup and your favorite milk. Sprinkled with lavender sugar, this lavender latte recipe is perfect for sipping hot or iced.
Ingredients
- 1 shot espresso (or ½ cup strong brewed coffee)
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1-2 teaspoon lavender syrup (adjust to taste)
- Optional: splash of vanilla extract or lavender sugar for topping
- Ice (for iced version)
Instructions
<h4></h4><ol><li>In the mug, make one shot of espresso or ½ cup of strong coffee.</li><li>Stir the lavender syrup into your coffee, and stir to combine. </li><li>Simmer the milk until it’s hot (ideally between 150–160°F), or warm it in a small saucepan and froth it afterward using a milk frother.</li><li>Pour the milk over the lavender coffee mixture. Sprinkle with lavender sugar or dried lavender buds, if desired.</li></ol><h3>Iced Lavender Latte</h3><p>In a serving glass, mix the milk and lavender syrup, then give it a quick stir. Add ice until the glass is full, pour the espresso over the top, and stir gently to combine.</p><p>For an extra creamy touch, top your latte with cold foam, a lightly frothed cold milk.</p>
Notes
Homemade Lavender Syrup
To make the lavender syrup at home, combine sugar and water with dried lavender flowers in a saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for a few minutes.Strain out the lavender flowers with fine mesh or coffee filter, and your homemade lavender syrup is ready to use.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 151mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 1gSugar: 50gProtein: 7g
