Homemade Vanilla Lavender Latte

Bring the coffee shop home with this simple recipe for a homemade vanilla lavender latte, sweetened with honey. Enjoy it hot or iced any time of the year!

Course Beverage, Breakfast, Breakfast Occasion, Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Homemade Latte, Honey Lavender

Prep Time 10

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 172kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Ingredients

Honey Lavender Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup honey
2 tbsp culinary lavender

Homemade Vanilla Lavender Latte

6 oz whole a2 Milk®
2-3 oz espresso
1 oz honey lavender simple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
culinary lavender, for garnish optional
6-8 ice cubes optional, if serving iced

Instructions

To Make the Simple Syrup

Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and whisk to combine. Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat.
Remove from heat and allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the culinary lavender pods, then store in a sealed container for up to one week.

To Make the Vanilla Lavender Latte (Hot)

Using either a milk frother or a small saucepan, heat the A2 milk over medium heat. As the milk heats, add the honey lavender simple syrup and vanilla extract.
While the milk is frothing, prepare the espresso in a coffee mug. Once milk is heated, pour over the prepared espresso to fill the coffee mug.
Garnish with additional lavender, if using, and serve immediately.

To Make the Vanilla Lavender Latte (Iced)

Prepare the espresso and transfer it to a glass.
Combine the A2 milk, vanilla extract, and honey lavender simple syrup in a measuring cup. Use a handheld milk frother or small whisk to combine and add some froth, then pour over the prepared espresso.
Add ice to fill the glass, then stir to combine and chill. Serve immediately.

Notes

If not using espresso for the homemade latte (hot), substitute with 4-6 ounces of strongly brewed coffee (hot). Adjust according to taste.

If not using espresso for iced coffee, substitute with 4-6 ounces cold brew concentrate or strongly brewed coffee (chilled).

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