Lavender Milk Tea Recipe
Lavender Milk Tea is a soothing, fragrant beverage made by infusing dried culinary lavender in hot water and blending it with warm milk. This delicate drink is lightly sweetened with honey or sugar and enhanced with a touch of vanilla extract, perfect for enjoying hot or chilled over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Tea Infusion
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 2 cups water
Milk Mixture
- 2 cups milk (any kind, such as dairy or plant-based)
Optional Additions
- Honey or sugar, to taste
- Vanilla extract, a few drops (for flavor enhancement)
Instructions
- Prepare Lavender Infusion: Boil 2 cups of water in a small pot or kettle. Once boiling, add the dried lavender and remove the pot from heat. Allow the lavender to steep for about 5 minutes to extract its floral flavors.
- Heat the Milk: In a separate pot, gently warm the milk until it is steaming but not boiling. This helps to preserve the milk’s natural sweetness and texture.
- Combine and Strain: Strain the lavender infusion into a pitcher to remove the lavender buds, then pour in the warm milk, mixing gently to combine.
- Sweeten and Flavor: Stir in honey or sugar according to your preferred sweetness. Add a few drops of vanilla extract if you want to enhance the flavor complexity.
- Serve: Serve the lavender milk tea hot for a comforting experience, or let it cool and pour over ice for a refreshing cold drink.
Notes
- Choose any milk you prefer—dairy, almond, oat, or soy all work well.
- Adjust steeping time for a stronger or milder lavender flavor.
- If you don’t have vanilla extract, a small pinch of cinnamon can be a nice alternative.
- The drink can be enjoyed both hot or iced depending on your preference.
- Be careful not to overheat the milk to avoid a skin forming or boiling over.
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