Homemade Lavender Latte
This recipe uses homemade Lavender syrup to make a delicious latte that is low in natural sugar. You're going to love this healthier version of Starbucks' seasonal Lavender Latte!
Equipment
Ingredients
Lavender Syrup
- ¼ cup Dried culinary grade lavender
- ½ cup filtered water
- ½ cup honey
For Latte
- 1 tablespoon lavender simple syrup
- 2 shots of espresso
- ½ cup milk of choice frothed or cold
Instructions
Lavender Syrup
- Add water to a small saucepan over medium heat and heat until it is almost at a simmer. Add in dried lavender and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Covering while steeping is important to not lose any of the aromatic compounds. Steep for 5-10 minutes.½ cup filtered water, ¼ cup Dried culinary grade lavender
- After 5-10 minutes, pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a cup or jar. Use a spatula to gently push down on the lavender to release all of the liquid.
- Add the lavender mixture back to the pot and add in honey. Gently heat until honey has dissolved and it is fully incorporated. ½ cup honey
- Pour into a jar a half-pint mason jar for storage.
Latte
- To make the latte, brew your espresso, and add it to a mug or glass of ice for an iced latte. Then add 1 tablespoon of Lavender Simple Syrup. (Or adjust the amount of syrup for your preferred sweetness level)
- Pour milk on top of the espresso and enjoy! Use steamed milk for a hot latte, or simply add the milk over the ice for a cold drink.
Notes
If you are using raw honey only use low heat and only heat until just dissolved. High heat will kill some of the beneficial properties of raw honey.
Store the Lavender simple syrup in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.03gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 9gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.04mg
Nutrition facts are automatically calculated and are only estimates.
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