Lavender Cardamom Cold-Foam Latte
A beautifully layered latte featuring rich espresso, warm cardamom spice, and a dreamy lavender-vanilla cold foam – a floral, fragrant cloud in a cup that’s perfect for mindful sipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 double espresso, cooled (about 2 ounces)
- ½ teaspoon cardamom syrup (or pinch of ground cardamom + ½ teaspoon sugar)
- ¼ cup lavender cold-foam
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: fresh lavender sprig
Lavender Cold-Foam:
- ¼ cup oat milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 teaspoon lavender syrup
- A dash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew a double shot of espresso and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cardamom syrup (or cardamom and sugar) until dissolved.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour in the espresso mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine oat milk, lavender syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Froth the mixture until thick and airy using a handheld frother or whisk.
- Gently spoon lavender foam over iced espresso, letting it cascade naturally.
- Garnish with a lavender sprig if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Use very cold milk for best foam. Start with a small amount of lavender syrup and adjust to taste. Freshly ground cardamom delivers the most aromatic flavor. Serve in a clear glass to showcase the lavender foam cascading over espresso.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lavender cardamom latte, cold foam latte, floral coffee drink, iced espresso, summer coffee recipe