This honey lavender matcha latte is all about romanticizing your life. Made with honey, the delicate floral aroma of lavender, and the earthy richness of ceremonial matcha, it creates a delicious and beautiful latte.
Lavender complements matcha well without overpowering it, while honey adds just enough sweetness to give you a balanced, refreshing drink. For a natural purple color, add some butterfly pea flowers. Optional but fun!
Perfect for a Sunday morning, a summer brunch, or anytime you want a café- worthy matcha latte at home.
How to use lavender in cooking
Lavender is a versatile culinary herb with a light floral flavor and hints of citrus and mint. It’s often used in desserts and teas; it also pairs well with honey, berries, lemon, vanilla, and earthy ingredients like matcha.
A few tips for cooking with lavender:
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Always use culinary-grade dried lavender. Ornamental lavender may be treated with chemicals that aren't intended for consumption.
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Less is more. Lavender can have a very strong flavor, and too much can make recipes taste overly perfumed or soapy.
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Infuse instead of blending. Steeping the buds in hot water, milk, or syrup extracts the delicate floral notes while leaving behind the tougher plant material.
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Add a bit of sweetness. Honey helps soften lavender's floral intensity and balance it.
What Is Butterfly Pea Powder?
Butterfly pea powder is made from the dried flowers of the butterfly pea plant, a vine native to Southeast Asia that has been used for generations in teas and traditional beverages.
It has a natural, vibrant blue pigment, which comes from antioxidants called anthocyanins. When mixed with acidic ingredients like lemon juice, the color transforms from deep blue to shades of purple and violet, making it a favorite ingredient for naturally colorful drinks.
Ingredients:
For the honey lavender syrup
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons hot water
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1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds
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2 butterfly pea flowers (optional)
For the latte
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2 teaspoons Matcha.com First Harvest Matcha
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¼ cup water
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½ cup milk of choice
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1 tablespoon honey lavender syrup
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Purple or violet natural food coloring (optional)
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Ice
Directions:
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In a small cup, combine the hot water, dried lavender buds, and butterfly pea flowers. Allow the mixture to steep for 3 minutes.
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Stir in the honey until dissolved, then strain out the flowers and lavender. Set the syrup aside.
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Sift the matcha into a bowl, add the water, and whisk until smooth and frothy.
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Add the honey lavender syrup to the bottom of a serving glass along with a splash of milk and a few drops of natural food coloring, if using. Stir until you reach your desired shade of lavender.
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Fill the glass with ice and pour in the remaining milk.
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Slowly pour the whisked matcha over the milk to create beautiful layers.
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Stir before drinking and enjoy.
Tips & Tricks
- Use high-quality ceremonial matcha. Since this recipe is pretty simple, the quality of the matcha makes a noticeable difference in flavor and texture.
- Don't over-steep the lavender. Three minutes is enough to capture its delicate floral aroma without creating bitterness.
- Whisk your matcha well. Sifting before whisking helps prevent clumps and creates a smoother, frothier latte.
- Choose your favorite milk. Oat milk creates an extra creamy texture, while whole milk offers richness, and almond milk provides a lighter option.
- Adjust the sweetness. Add more or less honey lavender syrup to your taste.
- Pour the matcha slowly over the back of a spoon for the most dramatic look.
Bottom Line
This honey lavender matcha latte combines earthy matcha with lavender and honey for a drink that's beautiful and decadent. If you’d like, add some butterfly pea flowers for natural color.
