Lavender Oat Milk Latte (Printer-Friendly)

Smooth oat milk meets lavender for a floral, dairy-free latte with espresso. Soothing and easy to prepare.

# 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 espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
05 - 2 cups oat milk
06 - 2–3 tablespoons lavender syrup
07 - Ice, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan. Simmer gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and allow syrup to cool.
02 - Prepare 2 shots of espresso or brew 1/2 cup of strong coffee using your preferred method.
03 - Warm oat milk in a saucepan over medium heat or froth with a milk frother until hot and foamy. For an iced variation, use cold oat milk.
04 - Pour lavender syrup into a mug or glass. Add espresso or coffee, then top with oat milk. Stir gently to integrate flavors.
05 - For an iced latte, add ice to the glass before pouring in espresso and oat milk.
06 - Finish with a sprinkle of dried lavender buds or a twist of lemon zest as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The subtle lavender lifts your mood and makes every sip feel like a calm pause in your day.
  • I keep coming back to this recipe because it's dairy-free and easy to tailor for iced or hot cravings.
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  • Over-steeping lavender will make the syrup taste bitter and medicinal—five minutes is plenty.
  • Switching to oat milk made the drink silkier and less watery compared to almond milk.
03 -
  • Clean your saucepan thoroughly after making syrup—leftover lavender can flavor your next recipe unexpectedly.
  • A tiny twist of lemon zest elevates the drink and balances the floral notes perfectly.
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