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Vanilla Lavender Latte

Creamy vanilla lavender latte in a clear glass mug topped with dried lavender, styled with lavender buds, vanilla paste, vanilla beans, and a lilac towel on a marble countertop.
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This homemade vanilla lavender latte is creamy, lightly floral, and easy to make hot or iced with espresso, milk, vanilla, and a simple lavender syrup.

Ingredients

For the lavender vanilla syrup:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar, honey, or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For one latte:

  • 1–2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 tablespoon lavender vanilla syrup, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice
  • Ice, optional for iced latte
  • Small pinch dried culinary lavender, optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the lavender syrup. Add the water, cane sugar, honey, or maple syrup, and dried culinary lavender to a small saucepan.
  • Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweetener dissolves. Do not aggressively boil.
  • Remove from heat and let the lavender steep for about 10 minutes.
  • Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the lavender buds.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let the syrup cool and store in a clean jar.
  • For a hot latte, add 1 tablespoon lavender vanilla syrup to a mug. Pour in the espresso or strong coffee and stir.
  • Warm and froth the milk, then pour it over the coffee mixture.
  • Garnish with a small pinch of dried culinary lavender if desired.
  • For an iced latte, fill a glass with ice. Add lavender vanilla syrup, espresso or strong coffee, and cold milk. Stir well and taste.
  • Add more syrup if you want the latte sweeter or more floral.

Notes

  • Use dried culinary lavender, not decorative lavender or lavender essential oil.
  • Start with 1 tablespoon of syrup for a lightly sweet latte. Use 2 tablespoons for a sweeter coffee shop-style drink.
  • The lavender syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks.
  • Espresso works best, but strong brewed coffee, cold brew concentrate, instant espresso, or a moka pot can also work.
  • Oat milk is a great dairy-free option because it froths well and gives the latte a creamy texture.

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