Lavender Milk Tea Recipe

Milk: The base of the tea, providing a creamy texture and rich flavor.

Lavender: Adds a unique floral aroma and taste, making the tea soothing and aromatic.

Honey: Sweetens the tea naturally, complementing the floral notes of the lavender.

Black tea: Provides a robust and slightly astringent flavor, balancing the sweetness and floral notes.

To enhance the flavor of your lavender milk tea, consider gently crushing the culinary lavender before adding it to the milk. This will release more of its essential oils, resulting in a more aromatic and flavorful infusion. Additionally, make sure to use high-quality honey to complement the floral notes of the lavender.

• milk - Substitute with almond milk: Almond milk provides a similar creamy texture and is a great option for those who are lactose intolerant or prefer a plant-based alternative.

• milk - Substitute with coconut milk: Coconut milk adds a rich, tropical flavor and is also dairy-free, making it suitable for vegan diets.

• culinary lavender - Substitute with dried chamomile flowers: Chamomile offers a similar floral note and calming effect, making it a good alternative to lavender.

• culinary lavender - Substitute with dried rose petals: Rose petals provide a delicate floral flavor that can mimic the aromatic qualities of lavender.

• honey - Substitute with maple syrup: Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a slightly different flavor profile, and is a good option for those avoiding honey.

• honey - Substitute with agave nectar: Agave nectar is a plant-based sweetener that dissolves easily in liquids and provides a comparable sweetness to honey.

• black tea - Substitute with green tea: Green tea offers a lighter, more delicate flavor while still providing a caffeine boost.

• black tea - Substitute with earl grey tea: Earl grey tea has a distinct citrusy flavor from bergamot, adding a unique twist to the lavender milk tea.

• Allow the lavender milk tea to cool to room temperature before storing. This prevents condensation, which can dilute the flavor and texture.
• Transfer the cooled tea into an airtight container. Glass jars or BPA-free plastic containers work best to maintain the tea's freshness.
• Store the container in the refrigerator. The lavender milk tea will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
• For freezing, pour the cooled tea into ice cube trays. This allows you to thaw only the amount you need without compromising the rest.
• Once frozen, transfer the tea cubes into a freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the date to keep track of freshness.
• When ready to enjoy, thaw the desired number of tea cubes in the refrigerator overnight or heat gently on the stove.
• To reheat, warm the tea on low heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Avoid using the microwave, as it can alter the delicate flavors of the lavender and honey.
• If the tea separates after thawing, give it a good stir or use a hand frother to blend it back to its original consistency.

• Gently reheat the lavender milk tea on the stove over low heat. Stir occasionally to ensure even heating and prevent the milk from scalding.
• Use a microwave-safe mug to reheat the tea in the microwave. Heat on medium power for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it reaches your desired temperature.
• If you have a milk frother with a heating function, use it to reheat the tea. This method will also help to reintroduce some frothiness to the drink.
• For a more controlled reheating, use a double boiler. Place the tea in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until warm.
• If you prefer a cold version, pour the leftover tea over ice and enjoy it as a refreshing iced lavender milk tea.

• Saucepan: Use this to heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam.

• Strainer: This will help you remove the lavender from the milk after it has steeped.

• Measuring spoons: Use these to measure out the culinary lavender and honey accurately.

• Teaspoon: Handy for stirring the honey into the milk.

• Teacups: Serve the finished lavender milk tea in these.

• Stovetop: Essential for heating the milk and steeping the tea.

• Wooden spoon: Useful for stirring the milk while it heats to prevent it from scalding.

• Timer: Helps you keep track of the steeping times for both the lavender and the tea bags.

Preheat the milk: Heat the milk in the microwave for a quicker start.

Use a tea infuser: Place the lavender in a tea infuser to avoid straining.

Simultaneous steeping: Steep the tea bags and lavender together to save time.

Honey dissolving: Add honey to the hot milk for faster dissolving.