Homemade Honey Lavender Latte
Make your own cozy honey lavender latte at home! This recipe guides you through creating a sweet, floral, and creamy coffee drink using simple ingredients. It's like a warm hug in a mug, perfect for a relaxing moment any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1-2 shot s Espresso, freshly brewed
- 1 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 tbsp Honey adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Dried Culinary Lavender Buds
- 1/4 cup Water
- Optional: 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Make Syrup: In a small saucepan, gently heat water, honey, lavender buds, and vanilla (if using) over low heat until honey dissolves and mixture is warm. Do not boil.
- Steep: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let the lavender buds steep in the warm syrup for 15 minutes to infuse the flavor.
- Strain: Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl or cup, discarding the lavender buds.
- Brew Espresso: Prepare 1 or 2 shots of espresso using your preferred method.
- Steam Milk: Heat the milk in a saucepan or using a milk frother until hot and steamy. Froth if desired.
- Combine: Pour the desired amount of lavender honey syrup (start with 1-2 tbsp) into your favorite mug. Add the hot espresso and stir gently.
- Add Milk: Pour the steamed milk over the espresso mixture. Hold back the froth with a spoon, then spoon the froth on top.
- Serve: Garnish with a few extra lavender buds if you like, and enjoy your homemade honey lavender latte immediately!
Notes
- Use good-quality honey and ensure your lavender is culinary grade (safe for eating).
- Avoid steeping the lavender for much longer than 15 minutes, as it can become bitter.
- Adjust the amount of honey syrup added to the latte to reach your desired sweetness.
- Warming your mug beforehand keeps the latte hot longer.