Lavender Oat Milk Latte (Printer View)

Floral, creamy latte blending oat milk and espresso with soothing lavender for a comforting dairy-free 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

# Method:

01 - Combine water, sugar, and lavender buds in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Continue simmering for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow the syrup to steep for 5 minutes, strain out the lavender buds, and let it cool.
02 - Prepare espresso using an espresso machine, or brew strong coffee according to your preference.
03 - Warm oat milk in a saucepan over medium heat or froth it using a milk frother until hot and foamy. For iced preparation, use cold oat milk.
04 - Add lavender syrup to a mug or glass. Pour in espresso or coffee, then top with oat milk. Stir gently to combine.
05 - If preparing an iced latte, add ice cubes before pouring in espresso and oat milk.
06 - Finish with a sprinkle of dried lavender buds or a twist of lemon zest, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The gentle floral taste feels like a café treat you get to make your own, and it surprises every single person who tries it.
  • This oat milk latte is vegan and so easy to tweak for caffeine or sweetness, making it a cozy staple no matter your mood.
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that steeping lavender for too long makes the syrup taste soapy and a bit overwhelming.
  • The real secret is adjusting the syrup to taste—just a teaspoon more or less makes a world of difference in the final drink.
03 -
  • Keep an eye on the steeping time to prevent bitterness or soapiness.
  • Barista oat milk creates the silkiest foam and lasts longer on top than regular versions.
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