If you are looking for a new, delicious coffee drink, try this creamy lavender latte with bold espresso, frothy steamed milk, ube, and homemade lavender syrup. This simple recipe creates a cafe-quality drink with a delicate floral flavor and the perfect hint of sweetness for spring mornings or cozy afternoons.

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Lavender Latte

As a nutrition consultant and chef, I’m always looking for ways to turn everyday rituals into something a little more nourishing, beautiful, and sensory. Coffee has always been one of those rituals for me. Although I don’t drink the regural coffee anymore just decaf coffee, but the ritual is still the same. When spring arrives in Colorado, and everything starts blooming, I crave flavors that feel soft, floral, and just a little playful. That’s exactly how this lavender latte was born.

The first time I experimented with lavender in coffee, I honestly wasn’t sure if it would taste like a dreamy café drink I wanted to accomplish, but I stayed with the process. Since I love lavender flavor, especially in my baking, I decided to add lavender-infused syrup to my decaf coffee, and it created the most delicate floral flavor that paired beautifully with creamy milk. Then I added a little ube powder for color and earthiness, and suddenly the whole drink looked inspiring.

This simple recipe feels elegant, and it tastes like one of those copycat Starbucks lavender lattes, only fresher, creamier, and made with nothing artificial. I love sipping it on a chilly spring morning or pouring it over ice on warmer afternoons when I want something refreshing yet comforting. It’s floral, aromatic, creamy, and cozy all at once. More lavender recipes here.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It tastes like a cafe-quality drink made right in your own kitchen
The lavender syrup adds a lovely, delicate floral flavor
Ube powder gives the latte a naturally gorgeous purple hue and subtle earthy sweetness
It’s made with nothing artificial and tastes fresher than coffee shop versions

Two glass cups of lavender latte with frothy purple tops sit on a beige plate, surrounded by scattered dried lavender, a small pitcher of milk, a spoon, and ceramic bowls on a light wooden table.

Ingredients for Lavender Latte

Espresso or strong coffee: I use espresso because I love the rich intensity it brings to this drink. If I don’t feel like pulling espresso shots, I simply brew very strong coffee. You want a deep coffee flavor that can stand up to the lavender syrup and milk without getting lost in the background.
Lavender syrup: Homemade lavender syrup is easy to make. You can also use this one if you don’t feel like making one. The syrup gives the latte that delicate floral flavor while adding the perfect hint of sweetness. Lavender can easily become overpowering if you use too much, so I prefer a syrup that feels soft, balanced, and aromatic.
Milk: For the creamy texture, I usually use whole milk or oat milk. Oat milk creates an especially velvety latte and froths beautifully.
Ube (purple sweet potato powder): I absolutely love adding ube powder because it gives the latte its dreamy lavender-purple color naturally. Ube also brings a subtle earthy sweetness that pairs beautifully with floral lavender and coffee.

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Did you know?

Lavender has been used in drinks and desserts for centuries, especially around the Mediterranean and in parts of France. In Provence, people often infuse culinary lavender into honey, syrups, pastries, and even warm milk before bed. Coffee shops only recently started pairing lavender with espresso, but the floral notes actually work surprisingly well because lavender naturally complements the roasted, slightly chocolatey flavor of coffee beans.

A hand pours a stream of creamy lavender latte from a small ceramic pitcher into a glass mug of coffee on a wooden tray, surrounded by scattered lavender buds and another cup topped with foam and lavender.

How to Make Lavender Latte

Brew your espresso or strong coffee. While the coffee is brewing, warm your milk in a small saucepan, or froth it with ube in a milk frother until light and creamy.
In your mug, stir together the lavender syrup.
Pour the espresso into the mug and stir well.
Froth the milk with ube powder. Then slowly add the frothy steamed milk over the coffee mixture. Spoon some foam on top if you want that true coffeehouse feeling.
For an iced version, let the espresso cool slightly before pouring it over ice. Add the lavender syrup, ube powder, and cold milk, then stir until creamy and chilled.

Ingredient Substitutions

Lavender syrup: If you don’t have homemade lavender syrup, you can use store-bought lavender syrup or even honey with a tiny pinch of culinary lavender steeped into it.
Milk: Oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, and cashew milk all work beautifully, depending on the texture you want.
Ube powder: If you can’t find ube powder, butterfly pea powder can create a similar purple color. However, the flavor will be slightly different.

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Chef Angie’s Tips

Use culinary lavender only. Decorative lavender can taste bitter and overly perfumed.
Don’t overdo the lavender syrup. The goal is floral and aromatic, not tasting like a candle shop.
Dissolve the ube powder fully before adding milk so your latte stays silky smooth.
Chill the espresso slightly before making the iced version to prevent watered-down coffee.
A tiny pinch of vanilla added to the syrup makes the drink taste even more luxurious.

Two clear glass mugs filled with creamy lavender latte topped with dried lavender. The mugs sit on a round beige tray with a spoon, scattered lavender buds, and rustic decor in the background.

Ways To Serve

Serve it hot with lavender shortbread cookies.
With lavender lemon cheesecake or buttermilk scones.
Pair it with brunch dishes like waffles, tiramisu overnight oats, pancakes, or asparagus leek quiche.
Add dried culinary lavender on top for a beautiful café-style presentation.

FAQ

Does lavender taste good in coffee?

Yes. Lavender pairs beautifully with coffee when used gently. It adds a soft floral flavor that balances especially well with creamy milk and bold espresso.

What does ube powder taste like?

Ube has a mild earthy sweetness with slightly nutty and vanilla-like notes. It adds depth and beautiful color to the latte.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes. Oat milk is my favorite dairy-free option because it creates the creamiest texture and froths wonderfully.

Is this similar to Starbucks lavender latte drinks?

Yes, but fresher and more flavorful. This homemade version tastes less artificial and allows the lavender flavor to shine naturally.

Two glass mugs filled with frothy lavender lattes sit on a round tray, surrounded by scattered dried lavender, a spoon, and a bowl. The scene has a rustic, cozy feel with a light wooden surface.

If you make this lavender latte, I’d love for you to share it with friends, pin it for later, and tag me when you create your own floral coffee moment at home. Nothing makes me happier than seeing cozy mugs, frothy milk, and purple swirls showing up in your kitchens.

Creamy Lavender Latte

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Prep Time 7

Total Time 7

Course Drinks

Cuisine Amercian, European

Servings

Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 shots Espresso or 2 cups strong coffee
2 cups Milk of your choice
2 tbsp Lavender syrup or more
1/4 tsp Ube powder
2 tbsp Honey optional

Instructions

Brew your espresso or strong coffee.
2. While the coffee is brewing, warm your milk in a small saucepan, or froth it with ube in a milk frother until light and creamy.
3. In your mug, stir together the lavender syrup.
4. Pour the espresso into the mug and stir well.
5. Froth the milk with ube powder. Then slowly add the frothy steamed milk over the coffee mixture. Spoon some foam on top if you want that true coffeehouse feeling.
6. For an iced version, let the espresso cool slightly before pouring it over ice. Add the lavender syrup, ube powder, and cold milk, then stir until creamy and chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 0.2mg

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