This iced matcha latte with lavender syrup is smooth, refreshing, and lightly floral, combining earthy matcha with creamy milk and a subtle touch of lavender for a café-style drink you can easily make at home.
This matcha recipe with lavender syrup is one of my favorite drinks. Not just favorite as in I’ll-make-it-once-and-forget-about-it. Favorite as in I crave it, think about it, and feel slightly annoyed when I run out of lavender syrup. The lavender flavor makes it taste floral but not perfume floral. Earthy but not grassy in a way. Sweet but calm. Basically, the drink version of a deep breath.
If coffee sometimes feels like it’s yelling at you, this is your gentle alternative.
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Why You’ll Love This Drink
- It’s iced and refreshing but still cozy somehow. Lavender does that.
- Matcha gives steady energy without the caffeine chaos.
- It looks fancy while requiring very little effort. Always a win.
- You can make it dairy free, and refined sugar free.
Ingredients:
For one iced matcha latte
- 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
- 2 to 3 ounces hot water
- ¾ to 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon lavender syrup (recipe included)
- 1 tablespoon honey
Optional add-ins
- Ube powder for color
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sweet cream cold foam for topping
How to Make an Iced Matcha Latte with Lavender Syrup
- Add 1 tsp matcha powder to a small bowl or cup.
- Add about 2 ounces hot (not boiling) water. Whisk until smooth.
- Add 1 tbsp honey and stir.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour matcha mixture over ice.
- Add 1-2 tablespoon of honey lavender syrup. Adjust to taste.
- Pour in milk until the glass is about three quarters full.
- Top with cold foam colored with ube powder if desired.
Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- 3 to 4 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
Instructions:
- Add the water, honey, and dried lavender to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and strain out lavender buds.
Milk Options That Work Well:
Whole milk for creaminess
Oat milk for a slightly sweet café vibe
Almond milk for a lighter drink
Coconut milk if you want tropical vibes
FAQs:
Is this drink caffeinated
Yes but gently. Matcha contains caffeine plus L theanine which means calmer energy and fewer jitters.
Can I make it ahead of time
You can prep the lavender syrup ahead. Matcha is best fresh. It does not like to sit around waiting.
Hot or iced only
This recipe is iced but it’s excellent hot too. Just use heated milk and no ice.
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Iced Matcha Latte Recipe With Lavender Syrup
Equipment
- 1 Cup
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tsp High-quality matcha powder
- 2-3 oz Water
- 3/4-1 cup Milk of choice
- 1 tbsp Lavender syrup (recipe included)
- 1 Tbsp Honey
Optional add-ins
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
- Sweet cream cold foam for topping
Lavender Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- 3-4 Tbsp dried culinary lavender
Instructions
How to Make an Iced Matcha Latte with Lavender Syrup
- Add 1 tsp matcha powder to a small bowl or cup.
- Add about 2 ounces hot water. Whisk until smooth.
- Add 1 tbsp honey and stir.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Add 1-2 tablespoon of honey lavender syrup to the glass. Adjust to taste.
- Pour in milk until the glass is about three quarters full.
- Slowly pour the whisked matcha over the milk. Watch the layers. Feel accomplished.
- Stir gently and enjoy immediately.
Lavender Syrup Directions
- Add the water, honey, and dried lavender to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and strain out lavender buds.
Notes
- Use culinary or ceremonial grade matcha for the best flavor and color. Lower-quality matcha can taste bitter.
- Lavender syrup can be strong. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- You can substitute honey or simple syrup if you don’t have lavender syrup on hand.
- Do not use boiling water when whisking matcha. Hot, not boiling, water keeps the flavor smooth.
