Honey Lavender Latte with Homemade Syrup

This coffee-shop-style honey lavender latte combines bold espresso, steamed milk, and a simple homemade syrup infused with Clover Honey and culinary lavender. Make it hot and cozy or pour it over ice for a floral café drink at home.

Makes: 1 latte, with extra syrup

Lavender Honey Syrup

• 1/4 cup Weeks Honey Farm Clover Honey
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender

Latte Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or 1/3 cup strongly brewed coffee
• 3/4 cup milk, steamed
• 1 to 2 teaspoons lavender honey syrup, or to taste

How to Make Lavender Honey Syrup

1. Combine. Add the honey, water, and culinary lavender to a small saucepan.
2. Warm gently. Bring to a very gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, stirring as needed. Avoid a hard boil.
3. Steep. Remove from the heat and let the lavender infuse for 10 minutes.
4. Strain and cool. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean container. Cool before covering and refrigerating.

How to Make a Hot Honey Lavender Latte

1. Brew two shots of espresso or 1/3 cup strong coffee.
2. Stir in 1 teaspoon lavender honey syrup. Taste and add more if desired.
3. Pour in the steamed milk and spoon foam over the top.
4. Serve immediately. If garnishing with lavender, use only a very small pinch of culinary-grade buds.

Make It Iced

Stir the syrup into warm espresso so it dissolves evenly. Fill a tall glass with ice, add 3/4 cup cold milk, and pour the sweetened espresso over the top.

Tips for Balanced Lavender Flavor

• Use only lavender labeled for culinary use.
• Start with less syrup; lavender can become overpowering quickly.
• Clover Honey has a light, familiar sweetness that lets the espresso and lavender stay balanced.
• Try dairy milk, oat milk, or another milk that froths well.

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