Honey Lavender Cold Brew with Oat Cloud
A refreshing cold brew with sweet honey and calming lavender, topped with creamy oat foam
February 24, 2025
Looking for a dreamy coffee experience? This Honey Lavender Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with floral lavender and sweet honey, all topped with a pillowy cloud of oat milk foam that makes every sip pure bliss.
This cafe-worthy drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using coarse-ground medium-dark roast coffee creates the perfect cold brew base, while a homemade lavender honey syrup adds gentle sweetness. The whipped oat milk creates a silky layer that slowly cascades into your coffee. Perfect for warm summer mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your average cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfectly balanced flavors of coffee, honey, and lavender
- Easy to prep ahead for busy mornings
- Dairy-free and naturally sweetened
- Instagram-worthy layers and presentation
Honey Lavender Cold Brew with Oat Cloud
A refreshing cold brew with sweet honey and calming lavender, topped with creamy oat foam
Cold Brew Coffee, Lavender Coffee, Honey Coffee, Oat Milk Coffee, Dairy Free Coffee, Iced Coffee
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Coffee filter
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Milk frother or blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 cup barista-style oat milk
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee with cold water in a large jar. Steep in the refrigerator for 12-18 hours.
- Make lavender honey syrup: Combine lavender, honey, and hot water. Steep for 5 minutes, strain, and chill.
- Strain cold brew through a coffee filter.
- For each drink, fill a tall glass with ice and add 3/4 cup cold brew.
- Add 2 tablespoons lavender honey syrup and stir.
- Froth cold oat milk until thick and creamy.
- Top the cold brew with frothed oat milk to create a cloud-like layer.
Pro Tips
- Use **culinary lavender** buds for the best flavor - they're less intense than ornamental varieties
- **Cold brew** your coffee for 12-18 hours for the smoothest taste
- **Froth** the oat milk when it's very cold for the best texture
- **Store** the lavender honey syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Calories: 165kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 225mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 22g, Calcium: 350mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT20M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
