How to make a delicious honey lavender latte at home, with an easy homemade lavender‑infused simple syrup and oat milk. So simple and just as satisfying as your favorite coffee shop version, without any fancy equipment.
I love the ritual of taking a laptop to my favorite bakery-café for a change of scene, but when that’s not possible I recreate my favorite honey lavender latte at home. The syrup is easy to make and frothing is handled simply with a mason jar. I prefer oat milk for its creaminess, but you can use any milk you like.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED
- Culinary lavender buds — available at spice shops or specialty stores.
- Honey, sugar and water — for the lavender syrup.
- Strong coffee — made with a French press, Moka pot, or your preferred method.
- Oat milk — my favorite because it’s creamy and froths well; other milks work too.
- Mason jar with a lid and screw cap — for heating, shaking and frothing.
HOW TO MAKE HONEY LAVENDER SYRUP
This syrup is infused with lavender and sweetened with honey and sugar for a balanced floral-sweet flavor. If you prefer a syrup made only with honey, there are variations that omit sugar entirely.
- Bring the water and lavender to a simmer in a small saucepan.
- Add honey and sugar, continue simmering and stir until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture steep and cool for an hour or two to develop flavor.
- Strain the syrup into a clean jar and store in the refrigerator.
HOW TO MAKE HONEY LAVENDER OAT MILK LATTES
The mason jar method is a reliable, low-tech way to heat, mix and froth milk. Heat the milk and syrup together, add brewed coffee, secure the lid and shake vigorously (use a towel to protect your hands from the heat). This creates a smooth, lightly frothed latte without a milk steamer.
I prefer minimal foam — a creamy, light froth — and the jar shake achieves that. If you add powdered supplements like collagen, they blend in nicely with this method.
- Pour oat milk and 2 tablespoons (about 30 ml) honey lavender syrup into a mason jar and heat for 30–40 seconds in the microwave (or warm on the stove).
- Add 6 ounces of strong brewed coffee, secure the lid tightly, wrap with a dish towel and shake well until frothy.
- Carefully remove the lid and pour into a cup. Optionally garnish with a light sprinkle of lavender buds or a dollop of whipped cream.
RECIPE NOTES AND TIPS
- Adjust to taste: Increase or decrease syrup, coffee or milk to suit your preference. The amounts here are a good starting point.
- Milk choices: Oat milk froths well and is creamy; almond or dairy milks also work. I don’t recommend whole milk or half-and-half for this method.
- Frothing method: I froth in a mason jar, but any frother or steam wand that you prefer will also work.
- Safety: Shake the jar carefully and use a dish towel when handling hot liquid.
- Storage: The recipe yields about 1½ cups of syrup. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and give the jar a gentle shake before each use.
OTHER WAYS TO USE HONEY LAVENDER SYRUP
The syrup pairs well wherever you’d use honey or simple syrup. Try it in:
- Cocktails and mocktails
- Lemonade
- Tea
- Baked goods — as an ingredient or to brush on cakes for moisture
- Savory marinades — especially with chicken
I hope you try this honey lavender oat milk latte — it’s an easy way to enjoy a café-style drink at home. Enjoy and feel like your own barista! — Kelly 🍴🐦
Honey Lavender Oat Milk Latte
Ingredients
For Honey Lavender Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender budsculinary lavender
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup sugar
For Oat Milk Lattes
- 4 ounces oat milkor any milk
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey lavender syrup
- 6 ounces strong brewed coffee
- Optional: whipped cream and lavender buds, for serving
Instructions
To make the syrup:
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Bring the water and lavender to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the honey and sugar, keep simmering and stirring until dissolved.
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Remove from heat and let steep and cool completely, about an hour.
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Strain the syrup into a jar for storing.
To make a honey lavender latte:
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Pour oat milk and honey lavender syrup into a mason jar and heat for 30–40 seconds.
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Add brewed coffee, tighten the lid and shake using a dish towel to protect your hands until well combined and frothy.
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Pour into a cup and garnish with a few lavender buds or whipped cream if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Makes about 1½ cups of honey lavender syrup.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Shake the syrup gently before each use if it has settled.
- Adjust ingredient amounts to suit your taste; this guide works well for one latte.