Lavender Tea Latte with Almond Milk

Name: Lavender Tea Latte
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp loose leaf tea (or black tea bag); 2 cups water; 3/4 cups almond milk; 2 tsp lavender leaves (1 tsp for garnish, 1 tsp for tea); 2 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This lavender tea latte has a hint of floral lavender paired with black tea and foamy almond milk. It is a calming way to start your day or take a mid-afternoon break.

Lavender is one of my most favorite scents! I diffuse my lavender essential oil when I feel like we need a sense of calm in our house. I buy scented lavender soaps, and I even planted lavender around my back deck so I could enjoy the fresh scent throughout the summer.

However, I never thought of lavender much when it came to cuisine!

That was until I tried a lavender lemon ice cream, and the flavor was surprisingly delicious! The sweet floral lavender and the tart lemon were a perfect pair!

Then when I was visiting my best friend, who is a tea connoisseur, I was introduced to lavender tea!

This lavender tea latte came together quite easily!

You can have a tea house drink in your hand in less than 15 minutes and with only 4 simple ingredients! Each sip will make you feel like you’re sitting in a spa, wrapped in a fluffy robe, with cucumber slices on your eyes!

It’s like a mini-vacation in every sip!

If you’re looking for a super cool way to enjoy tea, check out my friend Trisha’s tea ball recipe from Salty Side Dish! These balls burst with tea and beautiful flowers! It’s a truly unique way to enjoy a hot beverage!

2 lattes topped with lavender leaves in glass mugs — 2

Why you’ll love this Lavender Tea Latte…

Easy and simple to make.
Only 15 minutes start to finish.
4 simple ingredients
The sweet floral flavor.
Creamy frothy foam.
No fancy frothing equipment needed!

Recipe Ingredients and Notes

Black Tea and Lavender Leaves: Using loose leaf tea and lavender leaves is the best way to go! If you use this method, you will be able to steep the tea and lavender together. Choose your favorite black tea, or use an herbal tea like chamomile.

Almond Milk: I prefer to use unsweetened plain almond milk. However, you can use vanilla if you prefer.

Maple Syrup: If you prefer a bit of added sweetener, use a teaspoon of maple syrup in each cup! Add the maple syrup after you’ve steeped the tea and before you add the foamy almond milk.

Tools and Equipment

How to Make a Lavender Tea Latte – Step by Step

Step 1: Steep tea and lavender leaves in hot water in an infuser for 3-4 minutes. If you’d prefer, use a teabag, and add the lavender to the water. If you use this method, you’ll need to strain the lavender leaves before pouring the tea into the mugs.

Step 2: Pour the tea into two mugs about ¾ full.

Step 3: Prepare your foamed milk by heating it on medium and whisking it until frothy. Do not bring the milk to a boil. Whisk quickly in short strokes to create a frothy foam.

Step 4: Top tea with milk. Scoop the foam gently with a spoon, and add to the top of the latte.

Step 5: Top with a pinch of lavender leaves and enjoy.

overhead of foamy drink topped with lavender leaves

Top Tips for Making the Best Lavender Tea Latte

Make sure your lavender is food grade.
Use your favorite black tea. I like English Breakfast or Early Gray.
If you’d prefer a caffeine free tea, I recommend chamomile.
Almond milk froths easily, however, you can use a different type of plant milk if you prefer.

FAQS

What is lavender tea?

Lavandula angustifolia otherwise known as English lavender is a flowering purple plant. Lavender tea is considered one of the herbal teas. It is made from dried lavender flower buds. It is an herbal tea known as tisane. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region. Now it is found all over the United States, and often in home gardens, meaning you can make your own lavender tea from the buds of your lavender plant. It has a sweet and floral aroma.

What does lavender taste like?

Some teas have a distinct hint of rosemary and mint, other blends are smoky in flavor, and others are floral and sweet. It can also have a hint of green apple, or an earthy flavor similar to green tea.

How do I make this recipe a coffee latte?

Yes, lavender is a pleasant pair with coffee. If you’d like to turn this tea latte into an authentic coffee latte, you can substitute the tea for freshly brewed coffee, and create a lavender simple syrup. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the lavender simple syrup to the coffee, and top with foamy almond milk.

How do you serve a lavender tea latte?

This lavender tea latte pairs nicely with English tea-inspired confections! I enjoy pairing it with my vegan shortbread cookies, or my vegan ginger cookies. This latte can be enjoyed in the morning with your breakfast, or as a simple way to escape the chaos of the day for a mid-afternoon break!

How do you make it sweet?

If you enjoy your tea with a touch of sweetness add a teaspoon of honey, or if vegan, a teaspoon of maple syrup to the boiling water before pouring the warm and foamy almond milk on top.

Health Benefits of Lavender Tea

Lavender has been used as an alternative medicine for centuries. Now it is most often used in fragrances, and body products. But this herb can also be safely consumed. There are many health benefits to drinking lavender tea.

Improved Sleep: Lavender has a calming effect on the nervous system. As a result, lavender helps improve sleep, and is often used to help treat sleep disorders. In addition, it can help to reduce anxiety. Drinking a cup of lavender tea before bed can help you fall asleep and have a more restful sleep.

Improve Headaches: In some cases, lavender can improve headaches and migraines by relaxing muscle tension. Breathe in the scent of the tea to manage acute attacks.

Reduce Inflammation: Lavender tea has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation which can cause a variety of health problems. Reducing inflammation can prevent heart attacks, and reduce blood clots. In addition, reducing inflammation can help relieve pain in the muscles, and joints.

Boost Immunity: Lavender tea is high in antioxidants and antibacterial properties such as vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium that help boost your immune system and protect you from the common cold, and flu.

Detoxifying: The antioxidants in lavender tea have detoxifying properties that help to eliminate free radicals.

Supports Healthy Digestion: If you are feeling nauseous, or have indegestion, the anti-inflammatory properties of lavender help soothe the stomach. The scent of lavender helps the body break down food and can treat nausea by triggering a chemical reaction in the brain.

Improves Respiratory Health: Lavender helps to open up the airways in the lungs to improve breathing. The anti-inflammatory properties also relax the muscles in the throat that make it easier to breathe. The antibacterial properties help to eliminate the bacteria that builds up in the chest and causes congestion.

Side Effects of Lavender Tea

While there are numerous health benefits to enjoying a cup of lavender tea, there are a few side effects you should be aware of.

Effects Hormones: Too much lavender has been associated with gynecomastia—a growth in breast tissue in prepubescent boys. The good news is that ending the use of lavender reverses the effects in most cases. In order to be safe, it is recommended that boys who have not gone through puberty should limit or refrain from drinking lavender tea. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding should also refrain from drinking lavender tea as it can mimic the estrogen hormone.

Allergies: Some people have an allergy to lavender or flowers in the lavender family. Allergic reactions include; skin rash, trouble breathing, or throat irritation, you may be having an allergic reaction to lavender and should stop drinking lavender tea immediately.

High Dosage: When making lavender tea use lavender leaves. Some recipes call for lavender oil. However, lavender oil is much more concentrated, and should not be consumed by mouth.

If you’re looking for healthy smoothies to start your day, be sure to check out my 9 Favorite Plant-Based Smoothies!

Check out these other hot drink recipes!

If you’ve tried this lavender tea recipe, please rate the recipe and let me know how it turned out. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more plant-based family recipes your whole family will enjoy!

Recipe