Craving a café-style treat but don’t want to leave the house? This Copycat Starbucks Lavender Oat Milk Latte is just what you need! With its creamy oat milk, fragrant lavender syrup, and that perfect hint of sweetness, it’s like bringing your favorite coffee shop drink right to your kitchen.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Café-Style at Home: Enjoy the creamy, fragrant flavors of a Starbucks favorite without leaving your house.
- Easy and Customizable: Make it your own with just the right amount of sweetness or a caffeine boost.
- Perfectly Relaxing: The soothing lavender and creamy oat milk make this the ultimate treat for a cozy moment.
🥘 Ingredients
- Water and Sugar: Combine to create the sweet syrup base, perfectly balancing the other flavors.
- Dried Lavender Buds: Infuse the latte with delicate floral notes, adding a unique and calming aroma.
- Espresso: Provides a robust, bold foundation, bringing a rich coffee flavor that complements the lavender.
- Oat Milk: Offers a creamy, smooth texture, making the latte rich and velvety while enhancing the lavender and espresso flavors.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Honey Lavender Latte: Substitute sugar with honey in the syrup for a natural, golden sweetness.
- Vanilla Lavender Latte: Add a splash of vanilla extract to the lavender syrup for a subtly sweet, aromatic twist.
- Iced Lavender Matcha Latte: Replace espresso with matcha powder for a vibrant green tea variation.
- Coconut Lavender Latte: Swap oat milk with coconut milk to introduce tropical notes that pair beautifully with lavender.
- Rose Lavender Latte: Mix in a teaspoon of rose water with the syrup for a floral medley of lavender and rose flavors.
🔪 How To Make Lavender Oat milk Latte
Step One: Add the water, sugar, and lavender buds to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step Two: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Step Three: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender buds. Set the lavender syrup aside.
Step Four: For the hot version, add a shot of hot espresso to a 12 oz. mug.
Step Five: If serving hot, steam the oat milk using a steamer, frother, or microwave and handheld frother until it’s hot and frothy. Pour the steamed oat milk over the espresso, including the foam. Garnish with lavender buds if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Step Six: If serving cold, pour the cold espresso into a 16-20 oz. glass.
Step Seven: Add ice to the glass, filling it to your preference.
Step Eight: Pour cold oat milk over the espresso and ice. Garnish with lavender buds if desired. Serve and enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use Fresh Espresso Beans: Brew your espresso with freshly ground beans to enhance the richness and aroma of your latte.
- Chill Syrup for Iced Latte: If making the iced version, chill the lavender syrup in the fridge beforehand for an extra refreshing drink.
- Add a Pinch of Salt: Stir a tiny pinch of sea salt into the oat milk for a subtle flavor boost and a creamier texture.
💭 FAQs
Yes, fresh lavender can be used, but use half the amount to avoid overpowering the flavor.
You can replace espresso with decaf coffee or steeped herbal tea for a caffeine-free option.
Heat the oat milk gently and avoid boiling to prevent curdling when mixed with espresso.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Here are some sides to serve with Copycat Starbucks Lavender Oat Milk Latte:
- Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Their buttery texture and zesty flavor pair perfectly with the floral latte.
- Blueberry Muffins: Add a fruity contrast that complements the lavender notes.
- Almond Croissants: The nutty richness enhances the latte's smooth and creamy profile.
- Lavender Scones: For a matching flavor, serve lavender-infused scones alongside the drink.
- Granola Parfait: A healthy, crunchy side with yogurt and fruit that balances the latte's richness.
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Copycat Starbucks Lavender Oat-milk Latte
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 3 tbsp. Dried Lavender Buds
- 2 oz. Starbucks Blonde Espresso Or Any Desired Espresso Blend
- 8-12 oz. Oat Milk
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, and lavender buds to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender buds. Set the lavender syrup aside.
- For the hot version, add a shot of hot espresso to a 12 oz. mug.
- If serving hot, steam the oat milk using a steamer, frother, or microwave and handheld frother until it’s hot and frothy. Pour the steamed oat milk over the espresso, including the foam. Garnish with lavender buds if desired. Serve and enjoy!
- If serving cold, pour the cold espresso into a 16-20 oz. glass.
- Add ice to the glass, filling it to your preference.
- Pour cold oat milk over the espresso and ice. Garnish with lavender buds if desired. Serve and enjoy!
