I must admit I don’t really know what to call this. A latte is a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk and a tea latte is the same but with tea instead of espresso. Lavender steamed milk has no flair and lavender milk is also not inspiring. What to do?!?!?! I guess I could make a note that to customise it people can add a shot of espresso but at the same time I wonder if that will distract from the delicate flavours of the lavender. What a conundrum.
Instead of letting this “problem” distract me from the wonderful lavender flavours I suppose I will just share what I did because this lovely recipe deserves to be shared and enjoyed. Preferably with a good book.
Recipe (if you even want to call it that):
1/2 tsp dried lavender in a reusable teabag
1.5 cups soy milk, I used soy as it foams well and really what is a latte without foam?
1/2 tsp honey
In a small sauce pan add the dried lavender and soy milk. Bring to a boil and then turn off the heat. Remove the lavender and add the honey. Whisk until foamy and then pour into a large mug. Enjoy!
Of course you can also make some variations. For example you can add a shot of espresso to the mug and then pour in the lavender infused milk or make it a tea latte variation. If you don’t have a reusable tea bag then add the lavender lose and strain before drinking.
I must admit I quite liked it without the addition of espresso or tea and could imagine myself sitting by the window on a gloomy day and reading a book while drinking this. Which book would you read? I think an Agatha Christie classic would pair rather well to a lavender latte and a gloomy day. Or maybe a Jo Nesbo thriller? The possibilities are endless.
What a great idea to steep lavender in the milk! I’ll have to try this with my homemade cashew milk:)
Enjoy! It has such a lovely flavour.
Wow I never thought of using lavender in a Latte- I love both and this is right up my alley! Brilliant idea Michelle. One more latte recipe that I will be adding to my arsenal of healing drinks Yum!
Thanks, Astrid. It is such a nice drink for slowing down before going to bed.
I love the smell of lavender! I had a lavender latte once… it was a nice change though quite fragrant so a little much for me, but maybe I’d like your version better!
May what you had was made with a syrup? I can imagine that a lavender syrup could be quite overpowering.
Oh, I must try this!! The smell of lavender instantly relaxes me
Me too! I also like lavender pancakes or lavender lemon cake is also nice.
This is such a great alternative to coffee and so good to have right before bed!
mmm! This looks good. I have some lavender that I’m drying, now I know what to do with it when it’s ready!
Let me know how you like it 🙂 sometimes I just mix my lose leaf black tea with some lavender and steep it together.