The Ultimate Lavender Chamomile Latte Recipe: Your New Calming Ritual (Ready in 10 Minutes!)
This Lavender Chamomile Latte is a soothing, caffeine-free drink that combines the calming properties of chamomile with the gentle floral notes of lavender. Topped with frothy milk and sweetened with honey, it’s the perfect bedtime beverage or afternoon de-stressor. This homemade version rivals any coffeehouse specialty drink.
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:1 latte
Ingredients
1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose chamomile flowers
½ teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
¾ cup (180ml) water for steeping
¾ cup (180ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of dried lavender for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Bring ¾ cup water to a boil, then let cool for 30 seconds.
Place chamomile and lavender in a mug and pour hot water over them.
Cover and steep for 5-7 minutes.
Strain out all herbs and stir in honey and vanilla while tea is hot.
Heat milk in a small saucepan or microwave until steaming (150-160°F).
Froth the hot milk using a frother, French press, or whisk for 20-30 seconds.
Pour frothed milk into the sweetened tea, spooning foam on top.
Garnish with a tiny pinch of lavender if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
MUST use culinary-grade lavender, not craft store lavender
Start with ½ teaspoon lavender; you can always add more next time
Don’t steep longer than 7 minutes or it becomes bitter
Any milk works, but whole milk or oat milk froths best
Make it iced by steeping concentrated tea, cooling, and pouring over ice with cold milk
Store dried herbs in airtight containers in a cool, dark place
