Lavender Matcha Latte (Iced or Hot)
This easy lavender matcha latte makes for a floral, smooth and slightly sweetened drink that's unique and so delicious! It combines dried lavender buds, antioxidant-packed matcha powder, oat milk and maple syrup. This version is fully dairy-free and vegan!
Servings: 1
Calories: 168kcal
Equipment
- Milk frother optional
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha powder if possible, use ceremonial grade
- ¼ cup warm water not boiling, ideally around 160-170º
- 1 cup oat milk or any other milk of choice
- ½ tsp dried lavender buds
- ½-1 tbsp sweetener or to taste, I used maple syrup
Instructions
- Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl or mug and then pour the warm water over. Use a matcha whisk to combine the matcha with the water: whisk for 30-60 minutes vigorously following an "M" or "W" pattern until smooth and foamy. Set aside.
- To a small saucepan, add the milk, lavender and sweetener (you can start with less sweetener and add more later). Stir to combine and warm up on medium heat. Don't boil the milk, but instead, bring it to a steamy hot temperature. Let the milk infuse the lavender for about 5 minutes while keeping it on low-medium heat.
- Then, strain to remove the lavender (I like to scoop out the lavender buds using the mini colander I used to sift the matcha, see video down below). Then, you can also use a handheld frother to froth the milk right into the saucepan.
- To serve, pour the matcha shot into your serving mug and then pour the warm lavender milk over. Taste to adjust sweetness enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Make an iced lavender matcha latte: simply allow some extra time for the strained lavender milk to cool down (place in the fridge for a few minutes before serving), then pour the matcha shot and lavender milk over ice cubes.
- Variation: you can add more flavoring ingredients to your latte, such as vanilla extract or cinnamon.
- Lavender syrup: instead of infusing the lavender into the milk, you can also prepare a lavender syrup and use this to sweeten your latte. To make it, combine ½ cup sugar with ½ cup water and about 1 tablespoon of lavender buds in a small saucepan. Warm up and stir to dissolve the sugar completely. Keep warming/simmering for about 5 minutes, then strain to remove the lavender. Transfer to a glass jar and keep in the fridge for up to 10-14 days.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 3mg