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Lavender Tea Latte

Lavender in a latte? Yes- please! This Lavender Tea Latte is made with the relaxing aroma of lavender, and black tea, then topped with a frothy milk foam. Its scent is intoxicating and calming all at once, and who doesn't need some destressing right about now?
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 99 kcal

Equipment

  • milk frother handheld or attachment

Ingredients
  

Lavender Simple Syrup

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon lavender buds, plus more for topping (optional) food grade (see post)

Lavender Tea Latte

  • 2 black tea bags of your choice
  • 8 oz water
  • 1-2 tablespoon lavender simple syrup
  • ¼ cup milk

Instructions
 

For the Lavender Simple Syrup

  • In a small pot, combine the sugar, water, and lavender buds. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar is dissolved about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and let the lavender buds steep for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, strain the lavender buds and discard them. Set the syrup aside.
    ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water, 2 tablespoon lavender buds, plus more for topping (optional)

Assembling the Latte

  • Heat the water for tea in a kettle or microwave. To a mug, add the tea bags and water and let steep according to the directions, usually 3-5 minutes. Discard the tea bags. Add 1-2 tablespoon of the lavender simple syrup to sweeten to taste.
    2 black tea bags of your choice, 8 oz water, 1-2 tablespoon lavender simple syrup
  • Heat the milk on the stove or in the microwave. Using a handheld frother or frother attachment, whip until foamy. Add the frothed milk to the tea, and stir to combine. Top with additional lavender buds if using.
    ¼ cup milk

Notes

The lavender syrup will yield 4 ounces (½ cup). It can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition*

Serving: 1gCalories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 21.2gProtein: 2gFat: 1.3gSaturated Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 223mgSugar: 2.8gCalcium: 77mg

*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.

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