Iced Lavender Latte
This iced lavender latte is floral, sweet, and so easy to make at home. Get the 7-minute recipe, plus tips for making this drink perfectly.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons dried lavender food grade
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- ¾ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 cup ice
- 2 shots espresso (or 2 Nespresso espresso capsules)
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup.In a teapot, combine lavender buds and hot water. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain the lavender. Add the sugar and stir well.¼ cup hot water, 2 teaspoons dried lavender, 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- Shake lavender syrup, milk, and ice together.Put lavender syrup, milk, and ice in a shaker. Shake 20 times until the ingredients are frothy and combined.¾ cup milk, 1 cup ice
- Assemble the drink.Pour the lavender milk into a glass, including the ice. Slowly add the espresso and top off with ice, if needed.2 shots espresso
Notes
- Never use lavender buds from the flower shop, because they're likely treated with pesticides. Only use food-grade lavender, which is safe to use in drinks and food. Food-grade lavender is sometimes called culinary lavender or lavender tea.
- For the best taste, let the lavender buds steep for at least 5 minutes. You can steep it for longer for a stronger lavender taste.
- If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can prepare this drink with instant coffee. For every 2 shots of espresso, combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee with ¼ cup of hot water.
- Top off the drink with lavender cold foam for even more lavender flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 176 | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 2mg