Honey Lavender Latte Recipe-7 Minutes
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Make a café-quality honey lavender latte in 7 minutes at home. Simple recipe with easy syrup. Better than store-bought! It’s a great way to use the lavender you grow and it tastes like heaven.
- Get a café-quality honey lavender latte recipe you can make at home in just 7 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Learn pro tips for balancing lavender flavor so it tastes sophisticated—not soapy.
Lavender Coffee
A honey lavender latte might sound strange, but it’s so good it’s on the menu at Starbucks. I’m just never sure quite what’s in what they serve, so I like to replicate the flavors myself at home. And I know all you providers and parents out there love to have a fun and comforting treat for yourselves during the day. You deserve it, you work so hard!
Honey Lavender Latte Recipe
Homemade Honey Lavender Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup hot coffee or espresso
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp lavender simple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla simple syrup
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- With a milk frother, froth steamed milk. If you don’t have a frother, shake the milk in a mason jar with a tightly closed lid for 1-2 minutes and then microwave for 30 seconds. Or heat the milk in a saucepan and whisk vigorously. There are lots of ways to add froth to warm milk.
- Pour hot coffee, lavender syrup, vanilla syrup, and honey into a cup. Stir to combine.
- Pour the milk slowly in the center of the espresso.
- Garnish with a sprinkling of lavender buds.
Nutrition
First, you need to make a couple of simple syrup recipes and have them on hand in your fridge. Then you can make different coffee drinks in minutes. This honey lavender latte uses vanilla syrup and lavender syrup.
Vanilla Latte Syrup
Simple syrup is simply sugar dissolved in warm water and infused with the flavor you want to permeate your recipe with. Making vanilla latte syrup takes just a few ingredients and a few minutes. Click on the recipe, and get a jar of that cooling in the fridge.
Next, we will make the lavender simple syrup. Or if you are only going to make the honey lavender lattes and no other flavors, you can steep the vanilla and the lavender in the sugar water at the same time and combine them. Either way, its easy and delicious.
As in the vanilla syrup recipe, we only use raw sugar here, and not white, so we start with that. If you want to use white sugar, that’s perfectly fine, and if you want to use honey instead of any sugar, go ahead and substitute that. But be super careful with honey because it’s full of great properties and they are destroyed with heat, so don’t heat your syrup up to more than 95 degrees when dissolving it.
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add 1 cup of raw sugar. Stir until dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons of dried lavender flowers. If you want to use fresh buds, you can try doubling the amount. I have only tried to use dried. You don’t want to use too much because lavender can taste like soap if you use too much. We want delight not soapy.
Once you add the lavender flowers, let the mixture steep for 20-30 minutes. Strain and then cool to store. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Lavender Cakes
I love the essence of lavender in so many dishes. These fancy little honey lemon lavender bundt cakes would make a great pair with a honey lavender latte or as a fun dessert for a fancy meal. They are easy to make and so tasty.
Uses for Lavender Plants
It is so easy to grow lavender and it has a ton of uses. It is medicinal as well as beautiful. It makes great cut flowers, great companion plants in the garden because like most herbs it repels many pests, and it’s wonderful to brush across to lower anxiety.
If you don’t grow lavender at home, you can buy food grade organic lavender buds in many places.
Homemade Drinks
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honey Lavender Lattes
What does a honey lavender latte taste like?
A honey lavender latte is creamy, lightly floral, and sweet with a warm honey flavor. The lavender should be subtle rather than overpowering, while the vanilla softens the floral notes and complements the coffee.
Can I make a honey lavender latte without an espresso machine?
Absolutely. Strong brewed coffee works well in place of espresso. You can also use a French press, pour-over coffee, or instant espresso.
What kind of lavender should I use in a latte?
Always use culinary-grade lavender when making drinks or recipes. Lavender sold for crafts, fragrance, or decorative purposes may not be intended for consumption.
Can I make this latte without a milk frother?
Yes. Place warm milk in a tightly sealed mason jar and shake vigorously until frothy, or heat the milk in a saucepan and whisk it well. You can also use an immersion blender to create foam.
What kind of milk is best for a lavender latte?
Whole milk creates a rich, creamy latte and froths nicely, but you can use whatever milk you enjoy. Oat, almond, soy, and other non-dairy milks can also be used, although the amount of foam will vary.
Can I make an iced honey lavender latte?
Yes. Combine cooled coffee or espresso with the lavender syrup, vanilla syrup, and honey. Pour it over ice and add cold milk. You can also top it with cold foam for an extra creamy drink.
Can I adjust the amount of lavender?
Definitely. Lavender can become strong quickly, so start with the teaspoon called for in the recipe. For a stronger floral flavor, add a little more lavender syrup to taste.
Can I make a honey lavender latte less sweet?
Yes. Reduce or omit the vanilla syrup or use less honey. Since both the simple syrups and honey add sweetness, it’s easy to adjust the recipe to your preference.
Does lavender go well with coffee?
Lavender pairs surprisingly well with coffee because its light floral flavor balances the coffee’s deep, roasted notes. Honey, vanilla, and creamy milk help bring the two flavors together.
Can I make this honey lavender latte ahead of time?
You can mix the coffee, lavender syrup, vanilla syrup, and honey ahead of time and refrigerate it. When you’re ready to enjoy your latte, reheat the coffee mixture and add freshly frothed milk, or pour everything over ice for an iced latte.
