Lavender Honey Moka Pot Latte with Orange Zest
A cozy coffee treat with sweet honey, calming lavender, and bright orange zest
December 26, 2024
Looking for a coffee that's both cozy and exciting? This Lavender Honey Moka Pot Latte combines rich espresso-style coffee with sweet honey, calming lavender, and a bright pop of orange zest. It's like a sunny morning in Provence in your cup!
This fancy-looking drink is actually super easy to make at home. Using a Moka pot gives you that perfect strong coffee base, while natural honey adds sweetness and lavender brings a gentle floral touch. Made with a medium-dark roast coffee, this drink is perfect for slow weekend mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your everyday coffee drink! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect blend of floral, sweet, and citrus flavors
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Customizable sweetness with natural honey
- Instagram-worthy presentation with orange zest garnish
Lavender Honey Moka Pot Latte with Orange Zest
A cozy coffee treat with sweet honey, calming lavender, and bright orange zest
Lavender Coffee, Honey Latte, Moka Pot Coffee, Orange Zest Coffee, Floral Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- Moka pot
- Milk frother or steamer
- Small saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer
- Zester or grater
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee (medium-dark roast)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 orange, for zesting
- 1/4 cup water (for lavender syrup)
Instructions
- Make lavender syrup: Steep lavender in 1/4 cup hot water for 5 minutes, strain, and mix with honey
- Fill Moka pot base with water to the valve
- Add ground coffee to the filter basket, don't tamp
- Assemble Moka pot and place on medium heat
- While coffee brews, steam or froth milk
- Once coffee is ready, add 2-3 teaspoons of lavender honey syrup
- Pour in steamed milk
- Garnish with fresh orange zest
Pro Tips
- Use dried culinary lavender, not decorative lavender which can be too strong
- Heat honey slightly before mixing for better dissolution
- Fresh orange zest works best - avoid dried versions
- Store leftover lavender syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 55mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 32g, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 1mg