Lavender Milk Tea
Lavender milk tea is a calming, aromatic beverage that blends the floral notes of lavender with the creaminess of milk. Whether you enjoy it warm before bedtime or iced on a hot day, this lavender milk tea recipe is simple, delicious, and can be customized in many ways.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal Tea
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp culinary-grade dried lavender buds
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 cup milk of choice (oat, almond, soy, or dairy)
- 1–2 tsp sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave)
- Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract, cinnamon, or cardamom
Instructions
- Add lavender buds to hot water and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain using a fine mesh sieve or tea infuser.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
- If making a lavender latte, froth the milk using a milk frother.
- Pour the strained lavender tea into a cup.
- Add warm milk and sweetener to taste.
- Stir well and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh or dried culinary-grade lavender. For an iced version, steep the lavender tea, let it cool, then pour over ice with cold milk. Customize with vanilla, honey, or chai spices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lavender milk tea, relaxing tea, caffeine-free, floral tea, homemade tea
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