Lavender is not only fragrant and pretty—it is edible. Lavender can offer a floral, herbal taste and aroma to many recipes, such as this delicately spiced beverage.
Filled with chai tea, coffee, almond or coconut milk, dried lavender flowers and just a touch of honey, you can enjoy this relaxing beverage as a much healthier option over many coffee shop latte drinks, which are often laden with sugar and high-fat additions that are high in calories.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1-2 Tbsp. dried lavender flowers
- 1 chai tea bag
- 1/2 teaspoon of honey
- 1 cup brewed strong coffee
- 1 cup unsweetened, plain almond or coconut milk
Makes 4 servings (7/8 cup). Per serving: 40 calories, 1.5 g total fat (0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 5 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 0 g dietary fibre, 10 mg sodium, 5 g sugar, 4 g added sugar (honey).
Directions
- Pour water into small pot and bring to a boil.
- Add lavender flowers and chai tea bag and set aside for about 15 minutes to steep.
- Pour liquid through strainer, squeezing remaining liquid from lavender flowers and chai tea bag, and return liquid to pot. Discard lavender and tea bag.
- Add agave nectar, coffee, and nut milk and reheat, stirring well, just until mixture is hot. Do not boil.
- Pour into 4 coffee cups.