Do you like new coffee drinks at trendy coffee shops and cafes? If you answered yes, then the modern lavender latte might be your latest favourite choice. Come on! It’s Lavender Latte Season! What are you waiting for? Typically, this new combination of flavours is one of the most exciting in the coffee world, and it deserves to be tried. This mild and aromatic yet strong blend is now a popular choice. While many java-junkies enjoy this new brew of joy, not all are keen to spend time in a cafe. There will be times when you want to sip this new latte in comfort at home with your favourite music or catch up on those entertaining shows.
If you are one of these people, we have the perfect solution. The best part about making a lavender latte is that it’s simple to make at home. It might not be the best choice for your daily coffee routine, but it’s worth trying if you have the time. The delicate floral lavender scents pair well with the warm coffee and milk.
Now, let’s get this creative recipe in your kitchen! We’ll show you how easy it is to make this delicious hot beverage. As a bonus, we’ll also share a quick recipe that you can use for hot days when you want something iced! This simple recipe will make you feel like you are sipping on a trendy latte from a coffee shop.
Easy Preparations
This recipe requires little prep work other than gathering the ingredients. It is recommended that you should have a plan for after-latte making. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to read a book or watch Netflix on your couch. Make sure to have all your essentials ready.
You will first need to get your coffee-brewing equipment. The great thing about the lavender latte is that it can be made with espresso or coffee, depending on what you have at hand.
Health Benefits of Lavender
Lavender was adored as a holy herb in ancient times. You could also use it to freshen up and add a light fragrance to personal items like clothes, hair, and so on.
Improve your sleep quality
In the past, people used lavender to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. For better rest, people used its flowers in their pillows to help them fall asleep.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the most popular use of lavender. The lavender oil’s aroma is said to promote calmness, relaxation, and well-being. It is also believed to reduce stress, anxiety, mild pain, and even mild depression.
According to the National Cancer Institute, aromatherapy may help patients deal with side effects associated with cancer treatment. Moreover, smell receptors transmit messages to the mind that can alter the mood. And, adults with dementia may benefit from aromatherapy.
How to Make a Lavender Latte?
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Ingredients:
- A quarter (¼) cup of dried lavender; half (½) cup of chosen milk; half (½) cup of water; half (½) cup of white sugar; one espresso shot equals 8 ounces and 2 tsp of lavender syrup.
Equipment:
- Whisk; tablespoons; measuring cups; two small saucepans; espresso maker; strainer; milk steamer and mug.
1. Lavender Syrup Recipe
Combine the water and lavender in a small saucepan. Once the mixture is boiling, turn down the heat and bring to a simmer. Let the mixture simmer in the saucepan for 3-4 minutes, then turn off the heat. It would be best if you let the mixture cool completely before transferring to a bowl.
After the lavender and water are cooled, strain the mixture using the filter to separate the water from the lavender buds. And, the mixture should cool before straining to allow it to be steep.
You can then add the sugar to a second saucepan. And the sugar should only be dissolved. Please bring it to a boil, then simmer. You should keep whisking the mixture and stir for 4 to 5-minutes, or until the consistency is syrup-like.
After that, you can add the remaining lavender water. Mix until the sugar dissolves completely. Then, you can take it off the heat and place it in the fridge.
2. Coffee and Milk Preparation
First, make a strong cup of coffee using your favourite coffee machine (if you can make one shot from your espresso or French press maker).
You should combine the milk into the bowl when brewing your coffee and apply the milk steamer. You should warm it until you have consistent light-froth within 30 to 45 seconds. For a latte, it is better to keep milk in liquid form as we do not make foam milk like a cappuccino.
3. Combine and Enjoy!
Now, you can add your coffee and lavender syrup to your favourite mug. Let’s mix them until it smooths. Then, pour the milk over the lavender coffee and top with a few lavender buds. To make a sweeter latte, drizzle some lavender syrup on top.
Lavender Latte Recipe Variation
1. Iced Lavender Vanilla Latte
Ingredients for Lavender Vanilla Syrup
- half cup of water, half cup of sugar; 2 twigs of fresh lavender; 2 teaspoons dried delicious lavender; split-in-half vanilla bean and half teaspoon vanilla extract.
Ingredients for Latte:
- 2 shots espresso; 6 ounces milk, either animal or vegan; 2 tablespoons of syrup from lavender vanilla; fresh lavender sprig served for decoration.
Instructions:
You can heat the sugar, water, lavender, and vanilla bean in a saucepan on medium-low heat. Then, you can stir the mixture until it dissolves. After that, you bring the mixture to a boil and cook the mixture for 1 minute. Then, you turn off the heat, keep the mixture cool completely and strain the mixture to get rid of the lavender. Next, you can add the vanilla extract. The syrup should be kept in a refrigerator safe container. It will make approximately 1/2 cup of syrup.
Then, you place the ice in a large glass. After that, you combine the milk and syrup in a large mixing bowl. Next, you add the espresso shots and whisk to combine. Lastly, you pour fresh lavender sprigs to the espresso for decoration. Serve it right away!
2. Iced Honey Lavender Latte
Ingredients:
- half cup of water; 2 tsp of organic lavender; 3 ounces of espresso; half cup of honey; ¾ cup of your choice of milk and ice.
Instructions:
You can heat the water until it reaches boiling point in a small saucepan. Then, take it out from heat and make honey dissolved. Add the lavender to the mixture, then cover it and let it steep for about 2 hours. After that, you can pour the milk, 2 tsp of simple syrup, and espresso into a big ice-filled glass and give it a little swirl. You can use more forcing pressure on your honey mixture and drop the prepared lavender.
3. Iced Lavender Latte with Oat Milk
How To Make Lavender Syrup:
- A quarter (¼) cup of water, a quarter (¼) cup of sugar, and 1 tsp lavender buds that have been dried.
To make the latte, combine the following ingredients in a blender.
- 1 tsp of simple lavender syrup
- Hot-brewed coffee
- Oat milk that is steamed and frothed, or your choice of milk
Instructions:
Let’s combine sugar, water, and lavender in a small pot. Then, you can boil on medium heat and continue cooking for about five minutes or until sugar melts. Next, let cool the syrup on low heat. To remove the lavender buds, pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar and put it aside. You can make the latte by pouring 1 teaspoon of simple syrup into your coffee cup, then stir in the coffee until it reaches the desired level. Lastly, serve it with frothy oatmeal milk to top it all.