What does lavender milk tea taste like?

Lavender milk tea has a light floral flavor with a subtle sweetness. The vanilla and honey help mellow out the lavender, while the frothed cream makes the tea rich and creamy. Just be careful not to steep the lavender too long or it can start to taste bitter or overly floral.

What kind of lavender should I use for lavender milk tea?

Use culinary-grade lavender that is specifically labeled safe for cooking or making tea. Don’t use lavender from a florist or garden center unless you know it hasn’t been treated with pesticides or other chemicals that aren’t intended for food.

Can I use fresh lavender instead of dried lavender buds?

Yes. If you have culinary lavender growing in your garden, you can use fresh lavender flowers to make this tea. Since fresh lavender is generally a little less concentrated than dried, you may need to use slightly more to get the same flavor.

Does lavender milk tea have caffeine?

This version is naturally caffeine-free because it doesn’t contain black, green or Earl Grey tea. It’s simply made by steeping lavender buds in hot water, making it a good option when you want a warm drink without another dose of caffeine.

Can I make lavender milk tea without collagen?

Absolutely. You can leave out the collagen powder and make the rest of the recipe exactly as written. Just keep in mind that the protein content will be much lower.

Lavender Milk Tea (12g Protein, Ready in 10 Minutes!)

The recipe

Lavender Milk Tea

Prep 5 min Cook 5 min Total 10 min Serves 1

Ingredients

Servings 1

Lavender Milk Tea Ingredients

1 tablespoon loose lavender buds
1 cup water
1 scoop collagen powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons keto honey
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Step by Step Instructions

1
Brew the lavender tea

Heat up the water in a small saucepan to just below boiling point (190-200°F). Add the dried lavender buds to the hot water. Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for about 3-5 minutes. Adjust the steeping time based on your preference for the strength of the lavender flavor.

For this step
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon loose lavender buds
2
Strain & make it creamy

After the tea has steeped, strain the lavender buds into a large mug. Using a small whisk, thoroughly stir in a scoop of collagen powder to the tea to avoid any clumps forming. Add vanilla extract and honey to taste. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved. Pour the cream into a small bowl and froth it up with a handheld frother. Slowly pour the foamy cream onto the tea.

For this step
- 1 scoop collagen powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons sugar-free honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream