Lavender Oat Milk Latte (Printable)

Creamy oat milk meets floral notes and espresso for a comforting latte, perfect for relaxing moments.

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine water, granulated sugar, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain out lavender buds and allow syrup to cool before use.
02 - Prepare espresso using an espresso machine or brew strong coffee, ensuring a total of 2 ounces espresso or 1/2 cup coffee.
03 - Heat oat milk in a saucepan over medium heat or froth using a milk frother until hot and foamy. For an iced beverage, use refrigerated oat milk.
04 - Pour desired amount of lavender syrup into a cup or glass. Add espresso or strong coffee, then top with oat milk. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
05 - For an iced latte, add ice to the glass prior to pouring espresso and oat milk. Stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with a dash of dried lavender buds or a twist of lemon zest for a refined aromatic finish.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy oat milk and delicate lavender flavor secretly calm nerves on busy mornings.
  • It became my go-to drink because it’s easy, vegan, and feels genuinely indulgent even when you’re rushed.
02 -
  • Once I let the lavender steep too long and the syrup tasted nearly medicinal — always watch your timer.
  • Switching to filtered water made the syrup’s flavor much cleaner and truer to the flower.
03 -
  • Skipping the milk frother? Shake oat milk vigorously in a jar for foamy results.
  • A tiny pinch of salt in syrup rounds out both floral and sweet flavors without being obvious.
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