Whipped Lavender Latte Delight (Printable)

A fragrant latte topped with whipped lavender foam and infused with homemade floral syrup.

# Components:

→ Lavender Syrup

01 - 1/2 cup water
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender

→ Latte

04 - 2 shots espresso or strong brewed coffee (approx. 2 fl oz)
05 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
06 - 2 tablespoons lavender syrup

→ Whipped Lavender Foam

07 - 1/2 cup cold milk (whole or plant-based)
08 - 1 tablespoon lavender syrup
09 - Optional: 1 tablespoon heavy cream

# Directions:

01 - Combine water, sugar, and dried lavender in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes. Strain out lavender and allow syrup to cool.
02 - Brew espresso or strong coffee and divide evenly into two mugs.
03 - Heat milk until steaming, then froth using a milk frother or whisk until lightly foamy. Stir 1 tablespoon lavender syrup into each mug with coffee, then pour in steamed milk.
04 - Combine cold milk, lavender syrup, and optional heavy cream in a mixing bowl. Whip with a hand frother or electric whisk until thick and fluffy.
05 - Generously spoon whipped lavender foam over each latte. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried lavender if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade lavender syrup tastes nothing like the artificial versions you'd find bottled, with a floral depth that feels like you've uncovered something special.
  • Whipping the foam yourself means you get that luxurious café texture at home without the price tag, and somehow it always tastes better when you made every part of it.
  • It's an easy way to impress people without actually trying hard—serve this and suddenly you're the kind of person who makes thoughtful drinks.
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  • The temperature of your milk matters more than you'd think—if your steamed milk is too hot when you combine it with the syrup, the heat can flatten the delicate floral notes, so let it cool just slightly before adding the syrup.
  • Make the lavender syrup ahead of time and store it in the fridge; this single decision transforms this from a complicated morning task into something you can actually pull together in ten minutes when you want it.
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  • If you don't have a milk frother, a simple whisk in a mixing bowl works just fine—the hand-whipped foam actually feels more rewarding once you taste the result.
  • Make a batch of lavender syrup on a Sunday and store it in the fridge so you can make these lattes on mornings when you need them most, without any additional effort.
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