Description
Indulge in the soothing elegance of an Earl Grey Lavender Latte. This fragrant drink blends floral lavender, citrusy Earl Grey tea, and creamy milk into a harmonious and elegant beverage. Perfect for relaxing mornings or serene evenings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative such as almond, oat, or soy milk)
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag
- 1 tablespoon lavender syrup
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional, to taste)
- 1/3 cup hot water
- Dried edible lavender or flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Pour 1 cup of milk into a small saucepan and heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming. Froth the milk using a frother, whisk, or blender for a creamy texture.
- Steep the Tea: Place the Earl Grey tea bag in a mug. Add 1/3 cup of hot water and steep for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bag once done.
- Add Lavender Syrup: Stir 1 tablespoon of lavender syrup into the steeped tea. Add 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar if desired, and mix well.
- Combine Components: Pour the lavender-infused tea into a mug. Slowly add the steamed milk, reserving froth for the top.
- Garnish: Top with frothy milk and garnish with dried edible lavender or flowers. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use high-quality Earl Grey tea for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to your liking by varying the amount of honey or syrup.
- For a vegan option, use almond, oat, or soy milk and ensure the syrup is vegan-friendly.
- Lavender syrup can be homemade or store-bought; make sure it’s culinary-grade.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Steeping and Frothing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg