Hot Lavender Matcha Latte

Why You’ll Love It           

Easy to make: You just need to whisk matcha with water, froth some oat milk and lavender syrup, and top the warm matcha with the lavender cold foam.
Really tasty: If you’ve already tried this drink at Starbucks, you already know what to expect. If not, you’re going to love the delicate, soft and floral flavors.
A nice alternative: If you’re tired of your usual coffee and tea options, this makes a refreshing change.
A healthier option: Matcha tea offers several health benefits.

Creamy Matcha Latte with Lavender Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Lavender syrup: Although you can buy this ingredient, it’s also easy to make with dried lavender. (I like to make my own lavender syrup! )
Matcha: Japanese green tea. Use something high quality for the smoothest flavor.
Water: Filtered water is the purest, cleanest-tasting choice, but if your tap water tastes okay you can use that.
Oat milk: A delicate-tasting milk that froths up really well.

How to Make Hot Lavender Matcha Latte

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Prepare the matcha: Whisk the matcha powder with hot water until it dissolves. Use an up and down motion with the whisk to create tiny bubbles.
Make the lavender foam: Combine the milk and lavender syrup with a milk frother.
Assemble the drink: Pour the hot matcha mixture into a mug or cup and pour the frothed lavender milk on top. Serve immediately.

Substitutions and Variations

Oat milk: Oak milk has a light, delicate flavor and froths well, but feel free to use another type of milk, dairy or nondairy, or a combination of heavy whipping cream and milk.
Lavender syrup: Use another flavored syrup if you prefer, such as rose, orange, vanilla or even plain simple syrup.
Make it sweeter: You can add some sugar to the matcha mixture if you like, although the lavender foam is sweetened so that might be enough.
Iced version: Instead of serving it warm, you can make an iced lavender matcha latte by pouring the mixture over ice in a tall glass.
Lavender cream foam: Substitute lavender syrup flavored whipped cream instead. You can add some purple food coloring too for a more vivid color.

Serving Suggestions

With something sweet: Enjoy your iced matcha latte with blueberry muffins, egg custard pie or carrot cake cookies.
With something savory: It would also pair with something savory, perhaps garlic cheese twists or Starbucks copycat egg bites.

How to Store Matcha Latte

Store: This drink is best served immediately, so only make as much as you need.
Freeze: I don’t recommend that you freeze it.