Lavender Oat Milk Latte (Printable)

Oat milk, lavender, and espresso create a comforting floral latte. Enjoy hot or iced for a relaxing vegan drink.

# 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, to taste
07 - Ice, optional for iced latte

# How-To:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender buds. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 2 minutes, remove from heat, then steep for 5 minutes. Strain lavender buds and cool the syrup.
02 - Extract two shots of espresso or brew 1/2 cup strong coffee using an espresso machine or coffee maker.
03 - Warm oat milk in a saucepan or froth using a milk frother until hot and foamy. For cold lattes, keep oat milk chilled.
04 - Add lavender syrup to a mug or glass. Pour in espresso or coffee, then top with oat milk. Stir gently to integrate flavors.
05 - If making an iced latte, add ice before pouring espresso and oat milk.
06 - Optionally embellish with a sprinkle of dried lavender buds or a twist of lemon zest.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The milk and lavender meld sweetly—you can tweak the floral punch to your mood.
  • It brings coffeehouse charm home, but without any dairy or fuss.
02 -
  • If you over-steep the lavender, it gets bitter—five minutes is perfect.
  • Frothing oat milk can be tricky: heat it too much and it separates, so keep it just warm.
03 -
  • Don't rush cooling the syrup—a few extra minutes makes a smoother blend.
  • Use a mesh strainer for the lavender so your latte stays clear, not gritty.
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