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A glass of lavender milk tea topped with frothy foam, caramel drizzle, dried lavender buds, and a dusting of cinnamon, with fresh lavender sprigs in the background.

Lavender Milk Tea

A breathtaking, refreshing Lavender Milk Tea featuring a sweet, pastel purple floral base, topped with a thick cloud of frothed cream, delicate dried lavender buds, and gorgeous honey drips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Drinks
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag Earl Grey or black tea For the robust base
  • 1 tablespoon culinary dried lavender Plus extra for garnish
  • ½ cup boiling water For steeping the tea
  • ¾ cup whole milk Chilled completely
  • 2 tablespoon honey Divided for sweetening and drizzling
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream Cold, for the foam topping
  • 1 pinch butterfly pea flower powder Optional, for the purple aesthetic
  • ice cubes For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Glass serving cup For showing off the layers
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve For straining the lavender buds
  • 1 Handheld milk frother For creating the thick cream foam

Method
 

  1. Steep the tea bag and culinary lavender in boiling water for five minutes to extract the deep floral flavors.
  2. Strain the hot tea to remove the buds, stir in a spoonful of honey to dissolve, and chill completely in the fridge.
  3. Combine the chilled tea, whole milk, and butterfly pea powder in a pitcher to create the beautiful pastel purple milk.
  4. Drizzle the remaining honey heavily down the inside walls of your serving glass to create thick, sticky decorative drips.
  5. Fill the honey-drizzled glass entirely to the top with clear ice cubes to keep the beverage perfectly cold.
  6. Use a handheld frother to whip the heavy cream in a small bowl until it is thick but still pourable.
  7. Pour the purple milk tea into the glass over the ice, leaving an inch of space at the top for the foam.
  8. Pour the frothed cream gently over the top, then garnish with dried lavender buds and a final drizzle of honey.

Notes

Natural lavender tea brews into a brownish color; to achieve the vibrant pastel purple aesthetic shown in the photo, a tiny pinch of butterfly pea flower powder or a drop of food coloring is highly recommended.