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iced matcha latte with lavender cold foam

Iced Matcha Latter with Lavender Cold Foam

Robyn
This iced matcha latte with lavender cold foam combines smooth matcha with a lightly sweet lavender-infused cream. The lavender cream can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making it easy to froth fresh cold foam whenever you want a café-style drink at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 milk frother
  • 1 small, fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

For the Lavender Cream (Cold Foam Base)

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tsp dried culinary lavender
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • purple food coloring optional, for color

For the Iced Matcha Latte

  • 1-2 tsp matcha powder
  • 2 Tbsp hot water
  • 1 cup milk dairy or oat milk both work well
  • 2 tsp honey or simple syrup optional
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions
 

Make Lavender Cold Foam

  • Pour 1/2 cup of milk into a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave for about 45–60 seconds, until the milk is hot and just beginning to bubble.
  • Stir the dried lavender buds into the hot milk.
  • Cover the container with plastic wrap and let the lavender steep for 10–15 minutes.
  • Strain the lavender buds out using a fine mesh strainer. Press the buds gently with the back of a spoon to squeeze out as much lavender flavor as possible.
  • While the milk is still warm, stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
  • Pour the lavender milk into a mason jar and use a handheld milk frother to mix everything well.
  • Add the heavy cream and froth again briefly to combine.
  • Add 1–2 drops of purple food coloring if desired and use the frother to mix until the color is evenly distributed.
  • Put a lid on the jar and store the lavender cream in the refrigerator until cold.
  • When ready to make cold foam, pour about ¼ cup of the lavender cream into a glass or small jar and froth with a milk frother for 30-60 seconds until light and foamy.

Make an Iced Matcha Latte

  • In a small bowl, whisk the matcha powder with the hot water until smooth and no clumps remain.
  • Stir in honey or simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
  • Fill your glass with ice.
  • Pour the milk over the ice, leaving a little space at the top for the cold foam.
  • Slowly pour the whisked matcha into the glass. Gently stir your glass to distribute the matcha throughout.

Assemble the Lavender Matcha Latte

  • Spoon or pour the lavender cold foam over the iced matcha latte.
  • Let the foam gently cascade into the drink.
  • Sprinkle a tiny pinch of dried lavender on top if desired.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.
Keyword cold foam, cream, iced matcha, latte, lavender, matcha