Iced Honey Lavender Latte

This iced honey lavender latte is smooth, lightly floral, and sweetened with homemade honey lavender syrup for the perfect coffee shop style drink at home. Espresso, milk, ice, and a simple lavender syrup come together in just a few minutes, and the honey gives it a warmer, richer sweetness than regular simple syrup.

Lavender is one of those flavors I think you either understand or you absolutely do not. This iced honey lavender latte is creamy, lightly floral, and sweet without tasting like someone sprayed perfume into your cup. The homemade honey lavender syrup is what makes it, and once you have a jar in the fridge, making one of these takes almost no time.

If you like making coffee shop drinks at home, this one fits right in with my iced maple syrup latte and iced matcha latte. And if you want something sweet with it, my sourdough lemon blueberry scones are such a good pairing. I love having a few different drink options around depending on what I am in the mood for, and this is the one I reach for when I want something a little different but still easy.

Why you will love this Iced Honey Lavender Latte

• ☕ A little caffeine boost. Who doesn’t need one? I have my coffee down to one cup in the morning, and then my life giving iced or hot latte somewhere between 11 and 2. It is genuinely one of the highlights of my day.
• 🍯 Sweet, floral, and creamy. Honey and lavender are such a good combination. The honey keeps the lavender soft and mellow, while the milk makes the whole thing rich and smooth instead of overly floral.
• 🌿 The syrup is worth making. Once you have a batch of honey lavender syrup in the fridge, you can use it in my iced matcha latte and it is used in my lavender vanilla cupcakes too. One batch, multiple excuses to keep making it.
• 💰 Much cheaper than the coffee shop. For about the cost of a couple splurgy coffee shop drinks, you can make several at home. You also get to choose your beans, milk, sweetness, and whether you want regular or decaf without paying an extra fee every time you make a decision.

Key Ingredients

• Espresso: Use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor. If you do not have an espresso machine, strong brewed coffee can work too.

• Milk: Whole milk gives you the creamiest latte, but use whatever milk you normally drink. Oat milk is especially good with lavender.

• Honey: This sweetens the lavender syrup and gives it a warmer flavor than regular sugar syrup.

• Dried culinary lavender: Make sure you are using culinary lavender that is intended for food, not decorative lavender.

Ingredient note: Exact measurements and full instructions are in the recipe card below. This section is just a quick look at the main ingredients and helpful substitutions.

How to Make an Iced Honey Lavender Latte

1. Step 1: Make the honey lavender syrup
   Add the honey, water, and dried culinary lavender to a small saucepan. Set it over medium heat and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring until everything is well combined.

2. Step 2: Let the syrup infuse
   Once the mixture is lightly bubbling, remove it from the heat and let it steep for about 30 minutes. Strain out the lavender buds and pour the syrup into a jar.

3. Step 3: Brew the espresso
   Brew your espresso shots and set them aside for a minute. If you do not have an espresso machine, you can use very strong brewed coffee instead.

4. Step 4: Froth the milk
   Add your milk to a measuring cup or small container and froth it until nice and creamy. This step is optional, but it gives the latte that coffee shop feel and makes it extra good.

5. Step 5: Add syrup and espresso to a glass with ice
   Fill a glass with ice, then pour in your honey lavender syrup and the freshly brewed espresso. Give it a quick stir so the syrup starts mixing with the coffee.

6. Step 6: Pour in the milk and serve
   Pour the frothed milk over the espresso and ice. Give it a gentle stir if needed, then serve right away.

How to Make an Iced Honey Lavender Latte Without an Espresso Machine

You do not need an espresso machine to make this. Use about ½ cup of very strong brewed coffee in place of the espresso. A French press, AeroPress, moka pot, or even strongly brewed drip coffee will work.

The main thing is to make the coffee stronger than you normally would because once you add ice, milk, and syrup, weak coffee disappears very quickly.

More Recipes for Lavender Lovers

If lavender is your thing, don’t stop here. Try one of these next:

☕ If you make this iced honey lavender latte🪻, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and star rating below, and tell me if you’re officially on the lavender coffee train now too.