Lavender Oat Milk Latte (Printable)

Soothing blend of oat milk, espresso, and lavender creates a comforting floral vegan beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lavender Syrup

01 - 1/4 cup water
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds

→ Latte

04 - 2 shots (2 oz) espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
05 - 2 cups oat milk
06 - 2-3 tablespoons lavender syrup
07 - Ice, optional

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes before straining out lavender buds. Cool the syrup completely.
02 - Brew 2 shots of espresso or prepare 1/2 cup strong coffee using an espresso machine or coffee maker.
03 - Heat oat milk in a saucepan or froth using a milk frother until hot and foamy. For iced options, use chilled oat milk.
04 - Add lavender syrup to serving mugs or glasses. Pour in espresso or coffee, then top with oat milk. Stir gently to fully incorporate flavors.
05 - For iced lattes, add ice to the glass prior to pouring espresso and oat milk.
06 - Garnish the latte with a sprinkle of dried lavender buds or a twist of lemon zest, if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The gentle floral notes feel like you& sharing a secret garden in your cup&
  • It& a vegan treat with comforting creaminess, perfect for café cravings at home&
02 -
  • Once, I left the lavender steeping too long& my syrup tasted bitter and overpowering, so time really matters&
  • Trying different oat milk brands changed everything& some are watery and never froth, while others turn your latte velvety&
03 -
  • Never skip the straining step& even tiny bits of lavender bud can distract from the silky smoothness&
  • A splash of lemon zest over the top adds brightness and depth that& worth trying at least once&
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