Lavender Blossom Latte
The sweet and perfumed lavender flavor makes for an adventurous latte. The lavender simple syrup is also great with sparkling water.
Yield: 1 - 12 0z latte
Preparation Instructions:
To make syrup:
Bring one cup of water to a boil, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
Add lavender blossoms to sugar water, simmer for 1-2 minutes and pull away from heat.
Once cooled, strain lavender buds from syrup and store in an air-tight container. This syrup can keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
To make latte:
Pull one shot of espresso into a coffee mug.
Add one tablespoon of lavender syrup to espresso and stir until dissolved. Gently pour in steamed milk.
Garnish with lavender blossoms and enjoy!
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More About This Recipe
Latte vs. Cappuccino
Lattes and cappuccinos both start with a single or double shot of espresso. The difference between a latte and a cappuccino is the amount of milk that is added next. A traditional cappuccino has an even distribution of espresso, steamed milk and foamed milk. A latte has more steamed milk and less foam than a cappuccino.
Sweeteners can be added to both lattes and cappuccinos to make it perfect for your taste.
How To Make Simple Syrup
A simple syrup is a 1-1 ratio of sugar to water. Boil your water and add the sugar until it’s dissolved. At this point, you’ll add any additional flavorings you’d like - for instance lavender buds - and simmer for 1-2 more minutes. You’ll then remove this mixture from heat and strain once cooled.
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