Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lavender Vanilla Latte
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2 servings
For the lavender syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
For the latte
- 2 shots espresso (about 2 oz total), or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 ½ cups oat milk
For serving
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, honey, and dried lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and ground turmeric.
- 2
Let the syrup steep for 5 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar, pressing the lavender gently to extract the liquid. Discard the spent lavender.
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