This creamy lavender matcha latte will be your new favorite Spring drink—it’s light, refreshing, and delicious! It only takes a few minutes to make and is a great afternoon pick-me-up.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only takes a few minutes! It’s my favorite Spring drink and a great afternoon pick-me-up!
- Matcha lattes at cafés and bakeries are $$$$$$. Although I enjoy treating myself to a nice matcha latte, it can get quite expensive! Making it at home is much more wallet-friendly AND customizable 😆.
- It’s super versatile. You can swap out different milks or sweeteners. Want a maple matcha latte? Use maple as your sweetener. Not feeling the lavender? Try my creamy strawberry cold foam!
Looking for more cold foam recipes? Try out my pistachio cold foam!
Ingredients
To make a creamy lavender matcha latte from scratch, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Lavender Cold Foam Ingredients
- I used my homemade lavender syrup, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought brand!
- The heavy cream gives the cold foam its unique fluffy, creamy texture.
- I added a touch of purple sweet potato powder to naturally color the cold foam into a nice shade of lavender! Feel free to use purple food coloring or completely omit it. If you don’t add coloring, the cold foam will be a white color.
- For fun (and the aesthetic), I topped my cold foam with some dried lavender buds.
- If it’s not sweet enough, feel free to add in sweetener of choice: sugar, alternative sugar, honey, agave, etc.
Matcha Latte Ingredients
- I like to use culinary grade matcha powder for lattes, since ceremonial matcha is best enjoyed as a simple tea. Plus, the latter is more expensive!
- The matcha powder is mixed with hot water until smooth, and then sweetened with sugar.
- The matcha mixture can be enjoyed with any type of milk. I find oat milk to be my favorite because it’s not overpowering like whole or flax milk, yet not as watery as almond.
For the full list of ingredients and measurements, see the recipe card below.
How to Make Matcha Latte With Lavender Cold Foam
Step 1: Make the lavender simple syrup by heating together sugar, water, and dried lavender on medium until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes, then strain into a clean container. Alternatively, buy your favorite lavender syrup!
Step 2: Use a sifter to sift your matcha powder into a bowl. Pour in hot water. Use a bamboo whisk in M and W motions until mixture is lump-free and frothy. You can also use an electric frother. Stir in sweetener of choice.
Step 3: Add ice and milk to your serving cup. Pour matcha mixture over your milk.
Step 4: In a cup, froth your heavy cream and lavender syrup until fluffy. Feel free to mix in purple food coloring or a small amount of purple sweet potato powder. (Tip: If it’s too thick, stir in a splash of heavy cream or even some milk.) Taste and add more syrup or sweetener of choice. Pour on top of your matcha, sprinkle some lavender buds, and enjoy!
For full instructions, see the recipe card below.
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Lavender Matcha Latte
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Equipment
- matcha bowl, or medium bowl
- cup for the cold foam
- milk frother
- serving mug
Ingredients
For the iced matcha latte:
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) culinary matcha powder
- ¼ cup (59.15 g) hot water
- 1-2 teaspoons (4 g) sweetener adjust to taste; can use regular sugar, stevia, agave, honey, etc. I prefer honey!
- 1 cup (244 g) milk dairy or plant-based. I prefer oat milk!
- ice
For the lavender cold foam:
- 1-2 tablespoons (20 g) lavender syrup adjust to taste
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) heavy cream
- 1-2 teaspoons (4 g) sweetener adjust to taste, you may not need any! you can use regular sugar, stevia, agave, honey, etc.
- ⅛ teaspoon (0.5) purple sweet potato powder for color; can use purple food coloring, too!
For topping:
- dried lavender for the aesthetic!!
Instructions
For the iced matcha latte:
- In a matcha bowl or medium bowl, sift in 1 teaspoon culinary matcha powder. Pour in ¼ cup hot water.
- Use your bamboo whisk in M and W motions until mixture is lump-free and frothy. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons sweetener.
- Add ice to mug and pour in 1 cup milk. Top off with matcha mixture.
For the lavender cold foam:
- Tip: No frother? Add everything to a jar or tupperware, and shake until fluffy!
- In a cup, use milk frother to mix 1-2 tablespoons lavender syrup and 3 tablespoons heavy creamuntil light and fluffy. Taste and add more syrup or sweetener of choice. If it's too thick, add in a splash of heavy cream or even some milk.
- For a nice lavender color, mix in a small amount of <wprm-ingredient uid=”17″ removed=”0″>⅕ teaspoon purple sweet potato powder. You can alternatively use purple food coloring.
Assembly:
- Pour lavender cold foam on top of your matcha and sprinkle on some dried lavender (optional). Enjoy!
Notes
- If you’d like a hot drink instead, skip the ice and use warm milk instead!
- Nutrition facts below use oat milk and additional sweetener (0 calorie alternative).
