Description
A creamy, floral Honey Lavender Latte made with espresso, steamed milk, and homemade honey lavender syrup. Comforting, elegant, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 3/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: additional honey and lavender buds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring water and lavender to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in honey. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain to make the syrup.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee and pour into your serving mug.
- Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey lavender syrup to the coffee and stir to combine.
- Heat milk until steaming and froth using a milk frother or whisk.
- Pour milk over the coffee mixture, holding back foam with a spoon. Spoon foam on top.
- Garnish with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of dried lavender if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade dried lavender only for safe, clean flavor.
- Make the syrup ahead and store refrigerated for up to a week.
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less syrup based on taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg