Lavender Milk Tea Recipe

Learn how to make lavender milk tea in your own kitchen. You can quickly enjoy a cup of this delightful floral tea, made with only 4 ingredients! This lavender milk tea recipe is sweet, milky, and comforting! You can enjoy this caffeine-free milk tea any time of day!

Lavender milk tea is sweet, herbal, and floral flavored tea latte. I love this tea because it is caffeine-free and can be enjoyed any time of day. It is a warm tea to drink in the morning but just as comforting in the late afternoon or evening while winding down from the day. It is incredibly quick to make a single cup and I will show you my shortcut that still keeps all the richness and flavor! This tea is also very forgiving! I have made many variations using different kinds of milk and sweeteners to a variety of steeping times and with each recipe, it still tasted wonderful!

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Why You Will Love this Tea!

• Delightful floral flavor
• Exquisite aroma
• Caffeine Free
• Incredible flavor
• Easily customizable to almost any diet. 

What is Milk Tea

Milk tea is simply milk added to tea. While most think of adding milk to stronger teas such as English Breakfast, or Earl Grey, adding milk to herbal teas is becoming more popular and it’s no wonder why. 

Is Milk Good with Lavender Tea?

Lavender is a perfect tisane to add milk to. It has a gentle floral flavor that tastes so delicious when combined with milk and a bit of sweetener. (Add a drop of vanilla for a deeper flavor element)

Since lavender tea has such a delicate flavor, it is important to remember to use the correct amounts of lavender petals with water and milk. 

When done correctly this tea is amazing! 

A Little About Lavender

Lavender is a beautiful purple flowering plant that is part of the mint family. Many people add lavender to their landscaping because it is so beautiful and has the most divine aroma.

Lavender is not only beautiful but it also contains many medicinal properties as well. Studies show that its soothing aroma may relieve stress as well as many skin benefits, just to name a few. You can read more about the health benefits of lavender tea here.

Lavender is an herb and fully edible. (Though I caution you to only use organic food-grade lavender for consumption!) It is neither sweet nor savory and lends itself well to both types of dishes.

Lavender Milk Tea with Boba

While I do not call for boba in this recipe, you certainly can add it to your tea! Adding boba to your tea adds an extra fun element with chewy tapioca balls.

If choosing to use boba add 1/4 cup of cooked tapioca pearls to the bottom of the cup first and then follow the recipe accordingly.

What is Lavender Milk Tea Made Of?

The ingredients in lavender milk tea are:

• Lavender – I use culinary-grade, organic lavender petals.
• Sugar – A sugar that quickly dissolves is best for this recipe. Liquid cane sugar is also a great option. Note: you will need to double the amount as liquid sugar is 1:1 water sugar ratio.
• Milk – My personal choice for this recipe is unflavored almond milk. Below I share more options. 
• Water – Not to be overlooked, water plays an important roll in making tea. Chose a good water such as filtered or spring water.

How to Make Lavender Milk Tea

Lavender Milk Tea Recipe

Kitchen Tools

• Electric Kettle
• Tea Mug
• Tea Infuser
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Measuring Spoon

Ingredients

• Lavender Petals
• Sugar
• Water
• Milk
• Vanilla (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat Water in Kettle to 212°. (If using a saucepan or stovetop kettle, heat to boiling)
2. Prepare your tea cup: Add sugar or desired sweetener to the bottom of your cup.
3. Fill infuser with tea and put into the cup.
4. Pour hot water over the tea.
5. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.
6. Meanwhile warm and foam milk. (Warming the milk also keeps your tea hot longer)
7. Remove infuser. 
8. Pour milk over prepared tea and give a little stir.
9. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

• Lavender tea is very forgiving. I have overstepped the tea and the results were perfect. No bitter aftertaste.
• For the stovetop method, heat the water until it is boiling.

Dietary Considerations:

I have found this tea to be extremely versatile. I have easily substituted different kinds of milk and sweeteners with very pleasant results. Feel free to use what you prefer. This is your tea! Below are a few ideas.

Milk Substitutes:

• Cashew
• Almond
• Whole Milk
• Oatmilk

Sugar Substitutes:

• Liquid Sugar
• Honey
• Stevia (a bit strong so use only a small amount)
• Coconut Sugar
• Date Sugar
• Maple Syrup

Frequently Asked Questions:

What Does Lavender Milk Tea Taste Like?

Lavender milk tea has a quiet floral flavor that is fresh and light. It is sweet and milky providing optimal flavor and comfort.

Does Lavender Milk Tea have Caffeine?

No, lavender milk tea does not contain any caffeine. 

Is it safe to drink lavender tea?

While I am not a doctor, in general, for most people, it is safe to drink lavender tea in moderation. It is important to use culinary-grade lavender that is responsibly sourced!

More Tea Recipes You May Love!

• Rose Milk Tea
• Assam Milk Tea
• Cinnamon Milk Tea
• Earl Grey Milk Tea
• Rosehip Tea
• Butterfly Pea Flower Latte
• Peppermint Milk Tea – A caffeine-free tea latte!

I hope you enjoy this tea recipe. Leave a comment below and let’s connect!