Lavender Oat Milk Latte (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oat milk pairs with floral lavender syrup and espresso for a comforting, dairy-free latte treat.

# 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, for iced latte)

# Directions:

01 - Combine water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue simmering for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, strain out lavender buds, and cool the syrup.
02 - Extract two shots of espresso or brew one-half cup of strong coffee.
03 - Warm oat milk in a saucepan or froth with a milk frother until hot and creamy. For iced versions, use chilled oat milk without heating.
04 - Add lavender syrup to a mug or glass. Pour in espresso or brewed coffee, then top with oat milk. Stir gently to blend flavors.
05 - If preparing an iced latte, place ice in the glass before adding espresso and oat milk.
06 - Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of dried lavender buds or a twist of lemon zest.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hint of lavender feels like a secret garden in your mug.
  • Oat milk makes this latte extra creamy without dairy, perfect for treating yourself.
02 -
  • Oversteeping the lavender makes your syrup bitter and almost soapy—set a timer to avoid the rookie mistake.
  • Frothing oat milk is trickier than dairy, but shaking in a jar or using a hand frother gives good foam.
03 -
  • Let your syrup cool completely before mixing, so your foam stays thick and creamy.
  • A microplane zester is perfect for lemon twists—just a little adds brightness to each sip.
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