Lavender Tea Latte (Caffeine-Free)
This caffeine-free lavender tea latte is easy, quick, and delicious. It takes just 4 ingredients to make and uses real lavender buds.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons dried lavender buds food grade
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Make lavender tea.In a teapot, combine hot water and lavender buds. Cover teapot and steep for 5 minutes.If using an electric kettle with temperature setting to boil water, set it to 208°F.1 cup hot water, 2 teaspoons dried lavender buds
- Froth milk.While the tea is brewing, froth the milk. Frothed milk can be made using an electric milk frother or by simmering milk on the stovetop, then pouring it into a French press, then pumping the plunger a 30-40 times.1 cup milk
- Strain and sweeten tea.Strain the lavender from the tea. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.1 tablespoon sugar
- Assemble the drink.Pour the lavender tea in a mug. Add frothed milk. Garnish with dried lavender buds.
Notes
- When using lavender in recipes, always use the food-grade kind. It might be labeled lavender tea or culinary lavender. This means it’s safe to eat and drink.
- I like this drink with oat milk but you can use any kind of milk you like.
- If you want a stronger lavender flavor, brew the tea for longer than 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 174 | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 2mg