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Lavender milk tea is easy-to-make and requires only a few ingredients. Lavender milk tea tastes similar to vanilla steamed milk and is said to have a calming and soothing effect. You must know that lavender has been used for ages for its relaxing properties.
For me, this lavender-flavoured tea is all that I need to stay restful and have a good presence of mind! Also, the scent of lavender getting infused in the warm milk is so worthwhile & gratifying, that you will get hooked with this tea for a really long time!
Lavender milk tea is best enjoyed in the evening or night time while reading your favourite book or watching your favourite movie/tv show. You can pair it up with the delicious Nutella Sandwich or Irish Coffee Cake! Also, it can be enjoyed both, hot or cold.
How To Make Lavender Milk Tea?
Lavender Milk Tea Recipe
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Tea Strainer
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Of Full-Fat Milk
- 2 tbsp Of Dried Or Fresh Lavender Buds
- 2.5 tbsp Of Sugar
- 2 tbsp Of Earl Grey Tea
- 4 Fresh Lavender Sprigs For Garnishing Each Cup
Instructions
- Heat the saucepan and add the milk. Allow it to simmer over low heat.
- When the milk simmers, add the dried lavender buds and give it a nice stir. Cover the pan with the lid and turn off the heat. Let the lavender steep for 10 minutes.
- Turn on the heat, mix well, and then add the sugar slowly while stirring.
- Next, add the Earl Grey tea to the lavender-infused milk, stir it once, and let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
- Using a tea strainer, strain in the lavender milk tea into tea cups to filter out the tea and lavender buds.
- Garnish the tea with fresh lavender sprigs or foamed milk.
For Making Iced Version
- Let the tea cool down completely and then refrigerate it for 1 to 2 hours.
- In the serving glasses, add a few ice cubes and pour the tea over them. Top it up with some milk foam, or you can even add fresh whipped cream for that extra creaminess.
- Your iced lavender milk tea is ready to be served!
Notes
- When making lavender milk tea, always utilize creamy milk. Whether it is plant-based, dairy, or non-dairy milk, select the one that has more of a fat content for a creamy, smooth & rich lavender tea.
- You can use any preferred type of milk, such as coconut milk, soy milk, oats milk, almond milk, regular milk, etc.
- You can use any sweetener of your choice, such as maple syrup, light agave nectar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, or honey. Make sure to sweeten the tea while it is hot so that the sweetener dissolves well.
- You can swap the Earl Grey tea with any other tea of your choice, like black tea, green tea, white tea, or herbal tea.
- Add vanilla extract to the tea for that subtle hint of essence!
- To get a stronger flavour, let the tea steep for 1 or 2 minutes more.
- For garnishing, you can use both, closed lavender buds or fresh lavender flowers. You can even top it up with milk foam or whipped cream.
Shelf Life
Lavender milk tea can stay good for up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. Also, lavender milk tea can be made ahead of its time, and just reheat it before serving.
Conclusion
Lavender milk tea is much more than just tea! The calming aroma, soothing taste, and comforting feeling of the tea make it a perfect beverage to relax your mind & soul. This easy lavender milk tea recipe will give you a chance to savour the floral aroma, a great alternative to your regular tea.
Thank you for reading along, and happy cooking!
FAQ
What Is Lavender Milk Tea?
Lavender milk tea is a lovely beverage, and it can quickly lift up your mood. It has the best aroma that calms your mind and requires just a few ingredients like dried lavender buds, sweeteners, milk, and more.
What does lavender Milk Tea Tastes Like?
Lavender milk tea, having a rich & creamy texture that tastes like vanilla, has subtle floral notes from the use of lavender as well as notes of orange & bergamot from the use of Earl Grey tea.
Does Lavender Milk Tea Have Caffeine?
Lavender milk tea is prepared using Earl Grey tea or sometimes with green tea and even black tea. These types of teas contain a substantial amount of caffeine. Thus, lavender milk is not caffeine-free.
Is Lavender Milk Tea Good To Drink?
Lavender milk tea holds a pleasant floral aroma and has soothing & calming properties that help to relieve stress. It also improves your sleep quality & supports overall well-being.
