Combining a sweet matcha latte with the delicate floral taste of lavender, this lavender matcha latte is the perfect, calming drink for lavender season.
You can make it dairy-free or not, and it’s super simple to make when you’re craving a sweet drink. I find both lavender and matcha so calming, so when they’re put together, it’s the ultimate soothing drink.
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Why this Recipe Works
The natural flavor of matcha is slightly bitter and earthy, whereas lavender is sweet, floral, and has mint-like undertones. These flavors are a fantastic match without overpowering each other.
Just as tasty served hot or over ice and with or without sweetener, depending on your preference.
It may seem tricky to incorporate lavender, but with dried lavender it's really easy to grind up and use in a variety of ways. Also, when lavender’s in season, it’s a great time to find it and use it in your recipes.
Ingredients & Substitutions
matcha powder - powdered green tea matcha. You can use culinary grade matcha for this recipe. Here is the brand I usually use (use code PPMatcha for 10% off) and the one I'll buy if I'm ordering on Amazon.
lavender - it is easier to use dried lavender instead of fresh in this recipe. I like to buy fresh lavender during lavender season and dry it myself so I can use it all year round. You can also find dried lavender online or in the spice section of the grocery store.
milk - you can use dairy or non-dairy milk in this recipe. It also works with half-and-half or creamer, if that is your latte preference.
sweetener - I don't usually add sweetener to my tea lattes, but if you usually do, you will want to add it in this recipe. If you want to make your matcha latte a bit sweeter, you can add any of the following:
- Syrup like simple syrup or maple syrup
- White sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar
- Honey or agave
- Sugar substitute like Stevia
Note: For the optional sweetener, I like to use a turbinado or brown sugar simple syrup. To make the simple syrup, add half a cup of sugar to half a cup of water in a saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool. Keep the sugar syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator, and use whenever you need!
How to Make this Recipe
You can use 5 different methods to make a matcha latte, and all of them work in this recipe: using a whisk or chasen, a blender, shaking it in a jar with a lid, frothing it with a frother or hand frother.
I am going to use a chasen for the matcha and a frother for the milk, but feel free to use your favorite method.
Grind the dried lavender flowers using a mortar and pestle or finely dice the fresh lavender.
Bring the ¾ cup of milk or non-diary milk and the lavender just barely to a simmer. Add the (optional) sweetener. Froth using a handheld frother. Set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of water to the matcha powder in a bowl. Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone. Add the hot water and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern.
Top with the frothed milk. Pour over ice if you prefer an iced latte.
FAQs
Culinary grade matcha works great for lattes, smoothies, and baking recipes. Reserve ceremonial grade matcha for traditional, unsweetened matcha.
Take the dried lavender flowers and grind them fine with a mortar and pestle. Then add it to your drinks, lattes, and syrups.
More Matcha Lattes
If you love a matcha latte, you'll love one of these other twists on the classic. Depending on the season, you'll find a moment to enjoy them all! Or check out all these matcha desserts and recipes.
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Lavender Matcha Latte
Equipment
- Chasen
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon dried lavender flowers or ½ teaspoon fresh
- ½ cup hot water
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk or creamer, or half-and-half. You can use dairy, too.
- 1 teaspoon culinary matcha powder
- sweetener optional
Instructions
- Grind the dried lavender flowers using a mortar and pestle or finely dice the fresh lavender.
- Bring the ¾ cup of milk or non-diary milk and the lavender just barely to a simmer. Add the (optional) sweetener. Froth using a handheld frother. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of water to the matcha powder in a bowl. Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone. Add the hot water and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern.
- Top with the frothed milk. Pour over ice if you prefer an iced latte.
Notes
- Syrup like simple syrup or maple syrup
- White sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar
- Honey or agave
- Sugar substitute like Stevia
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