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Lavender Latte

by Meghan on June 1, 2016 66

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Make your own Lavender Latte at home without any fancy equipment!  Easy homemade lavender syrup gives this latte its floral flavors, perfect for a relaxing morning.

Make your own lavender latte at home, without any fancy equipment

Make your own lavender latte at home, without any fancy equipment

Whew, how is everyone recovering from their long weekend?  Those weekends throw me off, what about you?  The weather is warming up again, but the last week has been super rainy and grey here in Seattle.  That was what got me thinking about this lavender latte.  Actually, the idea was first put into my head by my friend Meg who commented on my Lavender Collins that she had been drinking lavender lattes lately.  I’ve been a big fan of making my own syrups for coffee for years, and have several recipes on the blog including Vanilla, Autumn Spice and Gingerbread, so of course I wanted to try this right away!  I already had the syrup on hand from the Lavender Collins so making this was a snap.  And how about that multitasking syrup, huh?  Lavender in the morning, lavender in the evening.

Make your own lavender latte at home, without any fancy equipment

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There is something about a rainy, grey day that makes sipping on this lavender latte extra cozy.  Bonus points if you can wear leggings and listen to a relaxing playlist.  And hey, guess what!?!  I have a playlist for you!  It has been awhile since I shared a playlist on the blog, right?  I have actually been making them every month for the last few months with the intention of sharing them, but so far haven’t gotten that far.  I’ve been thinking about doing a monthly recap post where I share some highlights of the month, the top recipes, maybe a few things around the web that I am currently into, and possibly a playlist.  Not sure if that is something you all would be into, but I might do it soon and see what you think.  In the meantime, please enjoy this playlist with a lavender latte, preferably while wearing leggings. (Scroll to the bottom of this post for the playlist!)

Make your own lavender latte at home, without any fancy equipment

A few notes about this recipe:  I don’t have an espresso machine, so I use an inexpensive Bialetti Moka Pot.  It is a stovetop espresso maker and is one of my favorite ways to make coffee at home.  In order to make the foam for the latte, I do this easy trick:  Pour the milk or half and half into a mason jar, warm up in the microwave for 30 seconds.  Screw on the lid and shake it until foamy (not too long, you don’t want to turn it into butter!).  Be sure to screw the lid on tightly or you might have a milk explosion (it has happened to me).  That is it!  No need to have a crazy expensive espresso machine to enjoy this latte!

Make your own lavender latte at home, without any fancy equipment

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Make your own lavender latte at home, without any fancy equipment

Lavender Latte

Make your own lavender latte at home, without any fancy equipment
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Beverages, Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Easy Recipes, Gluten Free, Quick Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Vegetarian recipes
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 1 Latte
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

For The Lavender Latte:

  • 8 ounces strong coffee
  • 1/4 cup half and half or milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons lavender syrup recipe below
  • dried lavender for garnish if desired

For The Lavender Syrup:

  • ¼ cup dried lavender
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

To Make The Lavender Syrup

  • Add 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup lavender to a sauce pan, bring to a boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain out flowers and discard.
  • In a clean saucepan, add 1/2 cup of sugar and 3 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then stir in lavender liquid. Whisk until fully combined, remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer to storage container and keep in the fridge.

To Make The Lavender Latte:

  • Place milk into a microwave safe jar and heat for about 30 seconds, until warm. Tightly screw lid onto jar and shake for a few seconds, until milk is foamy.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of lavender syrup in a mug. Pour hot, strong coffee over syrup. Top with foamy milk. Garnish with dried lavender, if desired.

Notes

*please feel free to adjust amounts of ingredients as needed. Use more or less syrup, milk and coffee to suit your tastes.
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
Did you like this recipe?Please comment, rate and share! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @foxandbriar AND #foxandbriar so I can see what you made!

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Enjoy this playlist that I made for you while sipping your Lavender Latte!

Make your own lavender latte at home, without any fancy equipment

 

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    October 20, 2019 at 8:11 am

    5 stars
    This lavender syrup is amazing! I would love to make it in bulk. Just curious if you think I would need to double the amount of lavender used for stepping? I was going to double the water and sugar amount but just not sure if I would need to double the lavender amount as well. When I made it as is, I only got two cups of coffee out of it. Just curious if that’s what you get as well?
    Thanks for an amazing recipe!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 20, 2019 at 8:19 am

      Hi Jennifer – I haven’t doubled this recipe but what I would do is increase the lavender by about one half. Give that a try and see how you like the strength. I worry that doubling it might make it TOO strong. It may depend on your preference as well. Feel free to play with it to find the perfect amount for yourself! I think the amount of syrup used per latte will depend on your personal preference as well. Some people like to use more, some like to use less. So glad you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 20, 2019 at 8:36 am

        I’ll give it a try. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!

        Reply
  2. Lisa says

    January 8, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    Hey! Is it necessary to have a stovetop espresso maker? Can you just use a really strong cup of coffee?

    Also where would I find dried lavender for the syrup?

    Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 8, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      Hi Lisa – Yes, you can absolutely use strong coffee instead! I often just use my french press. As for the lavender, I have found it in the bulk spice section at some stores, also it is often sold in spice stores. You can also order it on Amazon, just search for culinary lavender.

      Reply
  3. Donna says

    January 1, 2019 at 7:54 am

    This looks delightful! Can’t wait to try it. Where did you get your glass mug? It’s perfect!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 1, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      Hi Donna, Thank you! I have had the mug for a few years, but I think I bought it at Pier 1 Imports.

      Reply
  4. Taylor Stolt says

    September 6, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Hello!

    How long will the lavender syrup keep if refrigerated? Wondering if I could make a big batch 🙂

    Thanks,
    Taylor

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 6, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      Hi Taylor – I usually keep mine about 2 weeks. It will vary a little bit as anything homemade does. I searched the internet and some sources say simple syrup will last up to 4 weeks, but your results may vary! I hope you love the syrup!

      Reply
  5. margaryta says

    August 31, 2018 at 7:38 am

    What kind of lavender did you use? A lot of websites say use only lavender that is ok for consumption. I really want to make this! Big fan of lavender lattes 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 31, 2018 at 11:30 am

      Hi Margaryta, definitely use culinary lavender! You can find it at some grocery stores, spice stores or online. It’s the best price if you can find it in bulk! I hope you love the latte!

      Reply
  6. olive says

    August 7, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    I was really happy and surprised that this worked for me. I’ve no experience with any barista work whatsoever, and I took a shot at this because I miss the lavender lattes at Bibble and Sip in NYC. I use three teaspoons of the syrup per cup, but I also love strong lavender flavor. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 7, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      Hi Olive – I’m so happy to hear that you loved it! That is so funny, I actually went to Bibble and Sip when I was in NYC two years ago. I had to get the Lavender Latte to compare to mine! What a fun place that was.

      Reply
  7. Megan says

    July 25, 2018 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    Lavender Latte’s are seriously my FAVORITE thing in the entire world and I am fully addicted. My friends hate me because every coffee shop we go to, I have to ask if they have lavender. (If they don’t then boo.) Annyways, thank you so much for this post! You are seriously my favorite person right now! AND I love that you made it easy for people to make it without fancy equipment! 5 stars! <3

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 25, 2018 at 10:11 pm

      Hi Megan – Thank you, I’m so happy to hear that! I love ordering them at coffee shops too, so that was why I decided to try to figure out how to make them at home! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  8. HEATHER says

    May 16, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    Hi, I wanted to let you know that a restaurant is using your photo on their facebook page. They cropped out your watermark to claim it as their own. Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/506020783097533/photos/a.543088039390807.1073741829.506020783097533/591129907919953/?type=3&theater
    The restaurant is called Grounded. Coffee Shop & Food Factory

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      May 18, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you for letting me know!

      Reply
  9. Megan says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Just made this and it was yummy! Perfect for a slow Saturday morning. I Sprinkled some cardamom and lavender on top. Will definitely be making until the lavender syrup runs out, and then I’ll make more! Thanks so much for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 4, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Hi Megan, I’m so glad you loved it! The cardamom sounds like a great addition.

      Reply
  10. Hannah Pipes says

    September 29, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    Just made! LOVED it! It was so smooth and delicate and tasty!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 30, 2017 at 8:49 am

      Hi Hannah – Yay, so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  11. Muneera says

    September 3, 2016 at 4:15 am

    5 stars
    I tried this today and it made my day! I would love to tell thank you for sharing the recipe <3 I'm wondering, How long shall I keep the lavender Syrup in fridge or room temperature? Thanks so much and have a nice day <3

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 4, 2016 at 6:49 am

      Hi Muneera! I am so glad that you made it and loved it! Keep the syrup in the fridge, it should last several weeks.

      Reply
  12. Jennifer A Stewart says

    June 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    I am not a coffee drinker but I am totally enthralled with your syrups! I can think of a million drinks I can make with those!!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 13, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Coffee is sooo much better with syrups! I think so anyway, but I also do love my morning coffee. Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply
  13. Julie says

    June 13, 2016 at 5:14 am

    This shot is so pretty! I planted some lavender this year and John asked me what I’ll do with it I immediately thought I’m making this amazing lavender latte of Meghan’s!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 13, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Aww, yay! So happy you thought of this one Julie! Homegrown lavender is the best!

      Reply
  14. shadi says

    June 12, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    So the only Lavender flavored food I’ve had has been lavender ice cream and I LOVED it. I am dying to try this now and I know once I make that syrup, I’m literally going to use it in everything! just need to know where to find the lavender!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 13, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Lavender ice cream is THE BEST Shadi! I bought my lavender in the bulk section at a natural grocery store, but you can also buy it online!

      Reply
  15. Michele says

    June 12, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    I made this for my sister who was visiting this morning… her comment? Wow… this is the best latte Ive ever had. Now considering I don’t ever make lattes, I think that has to be a tribute to your recipe! Thanks so much! (and ps, we drizzled a little of the lavender syrup over our croissants… omg, yum!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 13, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Oh YAY ,Michele! I am so happy to hear that, thank you for letting me know! And drizzled over a croissant!?! Sounds heavenly!

      Reply
  16. Sandi (@fearless_dining) says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    This is so creative…I am a coffee-a-holic and I can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Coffee is one of the best things ever, right? Thanks so much Sandi!

      Reply
  17. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

    June 8, 2016 at 5:44 am

    I’m soooo glad you shared this! I’d never come across this idea before but it looked so perfect, I had to try it. I made the syrup over the weekend then added it to my morning latte on Monday – but I got a bit syrup happy and put wayyyy too much in, was way too sweet and couldn’t drink it, didn’t have time to remake so had to go to Starbucks. But tried again on Tuesday and put less syrup in and it was A+++ SO GOOD!
    Thank you for the recipe, this is gonna be a staple in my house now!
    Will have to try your Lavender collins with it next 😉

    Pinning and sharing!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:51 am

      YAY Michelle! I am so glad that you made it and loved it, that makes my day!

      Reply
  18. Tessa | Salted Plains says

    June 7, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    I was eyeing the lavender syrup behind the bar at one of our favorite restaurants today and was wondering if I should make some! This latte sounds heavenly! Now I certainly will have to! xo.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Yes, you totally can and should Tessa! Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  19. Ashley says

    June 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Oh this looks just so cozy!! It’s been so hot by us lately but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying all my favorite hot beverages! This sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  20. Puja Darshan says

    June 7, 2016 at 2:15 am

    Great recipe!!! Something very different and new to me. Lovely sharing. Pinning

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Thank you so much for pinning Puja!

      Reply
  21. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

    June 6, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    So much yes on lavender in the morning, lavender in the evening. 🙂 How cool is it that you came up with this idea from reading through your comments? 🙂 Okay, I’m gonna suggest all kinds of stuff now and hope that you make it! Pretty please?? 😉 PLAYLIST: OMG, the playlist. Did I tell you that we are music twins?? I mean, MS MR, the National, Miike Snow?? Dude. Visiting your blog is always such a pleasure. Now, I get to dream about this gorgeous lavender latte AND listen to some good tunes. What more do you really need in life? Pinning, naturally. 🙂
    P.S. That GIF is everything. That is all.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:49 am

      I LOVE that we are music twins! Thank you for the pin!

      Reply
  22. Megan @ Meg is Well says

    June 6, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    5 stars
    These lavender lattes look absolutely beautiful! So much better than the ones I was sipping on and I’ll be dreaming of leggings, sweatshirts, and foggy cool weather as the temperature get ridiculously hot here. I love the idea of sharing playlists too! I’m alway too lazy to make my own and I love discovering new music from other people’s playlists.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:48 am

      So glad you gave me the idea Meg! And i hope you love the playlist!

      Reply
  23. Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says

    June 6, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    What an awesome idea, Meghan! I’ve never heard of a lavender latte but it sounds fab! Nowadays lattes can be anything you can them to be really, as there are just so many variations out there, so I don’t see why they can’t be lavender! 😀 Would definitely be interested in reading your monthly recap posts too. Sounds great 🙂 And I love that this recipe even comes wih a playlist! You really take care of your readers Meghan!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Yay, thank you Lisa! Lavender is such a great flavor!

      Reply
  24. Adina says

    June 4, 2016 at 7:18 am

    I have a cup of coffee at my side right now, but it does seem boring after seeing your post…. The lavender syrup sounds great, I will have to dry some lavender this summer…

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:13 am

      Haha, sorry Adina! I do hope you get to try it this summer!

      Reply
  25. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    June 3, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    I need this beverage right now, since I’ve been having trouble with sleep lately. Yum!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:14 am

      Lavender is great for helping with sleep! Maybe with decaf coffe though 🙂 Thanks Kiran!

      Reply
  26. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    June 3, 2016 at 9:44 am

    This sounds like the ultimate relaxing beverage before the craziness of the work day begins!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:14 am

      Yes! I need my quite time in the morning with my coffee! Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  27. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    June 2, 2016 at 5:28 am

    Lavender in a latte? Sounds delicious. Never had. I’m a latte fan anyway, so this would be right up my alley. And I’m all about the playlists. I haven’t made one in soooooo long and got to get on that. I was listening to some music the other day in the car and realized that I really need to update my list. Songs I’ve listened to over and over again. Need some new stuff 🙂 Love any suggestions! Here’s to another great weekend and wearing leggings and drinking lattes 😉

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 2, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks Dawn! I have the same problem with listening to the same music over and over, that was why I started making monthly playlists! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  28. Rebecca @ NOURISHED. the blog says

    June 2, 2016 at 5:18 am

    I could definitely go for one of these right now! I’ve never really used lavender before but this sounds delicious. Love these photos too.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 2, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      Thank you Rebecca! I love working with lavender, I hope you try it!

      Reply
  29. E.A. says

    June 1, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! I’d never have thought to put these flavored together~~I like it! Also the monthly recap & playlist sounds like a lot of fun~?~I can just see you dancing around in your leggings sipping on a lavender-infused coffee as you create your amazing photos~???☕️
    Some of my lavender is ready to harvest…I’m on this!?
    ?????

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 2, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      Haha! I bet you would love it!

      Reply
  30. annie says

    June 1, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    I just bought myself a sweet little lavender bush! Guess some of it is gonna become syrup. This latte sounds wonderful for lazy mornings when you wanna wake up slow.
    Also….you put Langhorne on your playlist <3<3<3<3<3

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 2, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      Yay! I hope you make it Annie. And I’m glad you like the playlist 🙂

      Reply
  31. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says

    June 1, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    How lovely! This is such a sweet idea and perfect way to start the day! I haven’t used lavender flavours much in my baking but perhaps I should be!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 2, 2016 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica! Yes, lavender would go so well in one of your amazing desserts!

      Reply
  32. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

    June 1, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    I’m 43% more relaxed just from looking at these gorgeous pictures. Shooting you a PM with tons of technical questions. I’m just so happy thinking about all the money this is going to save me. Take that, Hipster Brooklyn Café (not the real name.)

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 2, 2016 at 11:22 pm

      No, they would probably be called something like Bottle & Bone. Haha! Thank you Christine!

      Reply
  33. Leslie @ flora foodie says

    June 1, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    LOVE. Gorgeous. Must try. Long weekends throw me off too, I don’t understand the concept of coming back to work…. bleh. Also super jealous of rain and gray right now because we are having a crazy heatwave here in Sacramento that I would love to end immediately.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 2, 2016 at 11:20 pm

      Thank you Leslie! We had a really hot spring and it is supposed to get hot again – so it was nice to have a break!

      Reply

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