Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with our Honey Lavender Cold Brew! This unique recipe combines the smooth, rich taste of cold brew coffee with the soothing essence of lavender and the natural sweetness of honey. Inspired by the aromatic lavender fields of Provence and the artisanal coffee scene of the Pacific Northwest, this drink is a perfect fusion of tradition and innovation.
We use a medium-dark roast coffee, coarsely ground, to create a well-balanced cold brew base. The coffee is steeped for 12-18 hours to extract maximum flavor without bitterness. The lavender syrup is made from culinary-grade lavender buds, carefully infused to impart a subtle floral note without overpowering the coffee. High-quality raw honey adds a touch of sweetness and complexity, rounding out the flavor profile perfectly.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover why our Honey Lavender Cold Brew will become your new favorite:
- Unique Flavor Profile: The combination of smooth cold brew, aromatic lavender, and sweet honey creates a truly memorable taste experience.
- Refreshing and Soothing: Perfect for hot summer days or as a calming afternoon pick-me-up.
- Customizable: Easily adjust the sweetness and lavender intensity to suit your preferences.
- Health Benefits: Enjoy the antioxidants from coffee and the potential calming effects of lavender.
- Make-Ahead Convenience: Prepare a batch in advance for quick and easy serving throughout the week.
Honey Lavender Cold Brew
A refreshing and aromatic cold brew coffee infused with floral lavender and sweet honey
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth or coffee filter
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stirring spoon
- Glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/2 cup water (for lavender syrup)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- Ice cubes
- Milk or non-dairy alternative (optional)
Instructions
- In a large jar, combine the ground coffee with 4 cups of cold water. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 12-18 hours to steep.
- While the coffee is steeping, make the lavender syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, lavender buds, and honey.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until honey dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the lavender syrup through a fine-mesh sieve and refrigerate until chilled.
- After steeping, strain the cold brew through a coffee filter or fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour the cold brew over ice, filling the glass about 3/4 full.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of the lavender honey syrup to each glass, or to taste.
- If desired, top with a splash of milk or non-dairy alternative.
- Stir gently and enjoy your Honey Lavender Cold Brew!
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