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Iced Lavender Matcha Latte Recipe

Iced Lavender Matcha Latte Recipe

Make the Iced Lavender Matcha Latte Recipe: floral lavender syrup meets vibrant matcha for a stunning iced latte.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield1

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Make the simple syrup base

Bring equal parts sugar and water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Keep the heat controlled so it just reaches a simmer—this step is just to marry sugar and water into a clear, glossy syrup that will carry the lavender flavor.

Step 2: Steep the lavender

Remove the syrup from heat and immediately stir in the dried culinary lavender flowers so they bloom in the hot liquid. Let the mixture steep and cool completely off the heat; the infusion period is where the floral aromatics move into the syrup and mellow into a clean, perfumed sweetness.

Step 3: Strain and finish the syrup

Strain the cooled syrup through a fine mesh strainer (or a coffee filter for extra clarity) into a clean jar, pressing gently to extract liquid while leaving the spent buds behind. Stir in a splash of vanilla bean paste or extract if you like, then seal and refrigerate—the syrup will be clear, pale gold with a soft lavender perfume and will keep chilled for several weeks.

Step 4: Store and chill the syrup

Label-free, chilled syrup goes into a small glass jar or bottle and rests in the fridge until needed. The texture should be viscous but pourable, clinging slightly to the glass; this concentrated sweetness will be measured out later to flavor the cold foam.

Step 5: Sift and whisk the matcha

Sift 1–2 grams of matcha into a small matte ceramic matcha bowl to remove clumps. Pour about 2 oz of hot water (165–175°F) over the powder and briskly whisk in an “M” motion until a smooth, shimmering, deeply verdant liquid forms—there should be microfoam, vivid green color, and tiny darker specks of matcha suspended in the tea.


Step 6: Sweeten the matcha (optional)

Taste and stir in your preferred sweetener to the hot whisked matcha if desired, ensuring the granular sweetener dissolves and the green remains glossy and uniform. This is a delicate balancing act: the matcha should stay vibrant and slightly concentrated to hold color against the milk.

Step 7: Build the iced milk base

Fill a clear serving jar with ice and pour 6–8 oz of your chosen milk over the cubes so the ice sits clearly in the glass. Pour the bright matcha slowly over the milk to create a layered gradient—deep green sinking into pale milk—then gently stir or leave as a gradient depending on how blended you want the presentation.

Step 8: Make the lavender cream topping

In a small clear glass, combine 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 tablespoon lavender syrup. Briefly froth this mixture for 15–25 seconds until it becomes light, airy, and pourable—soft peaks are not the goal; instead aim for silky, billowy microfoam that will float on the iced drink.

Step 9: Top and finish the latte

Gently spoon or pour the lavender cold foam over the iced matcha, letting it settle into a soft pale lavender cap that contrasts the deep green below. Tiny bubbles and a feathered pour line will show the foam’s texture; a single gold metal straw can be added as an elegant accent.

Step 10: Serve and enjoy

The finished Iced Lavender Matcha Latte sits condensation-flecked in a clear jar, a distinct two-tone gradient capped with airy lavender foam—sip immediately or photograph first. The drink feels refreshingly floral, creamy, and lightly sweetened, with the matcha’s vegetal notes balanced by the lavender-scented cream.


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