Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte {Starbucks Copycat}

Starbucks is highlighting lavender flavor this spring and if you're curious about the combination of espresso and floral notes, you need to try this copycat Starbucks Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte! It's easy to make at home and is a delightfully creamy and lightly floral spring iced latte.

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• 🧋 What is the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte?
• ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
• 🗒 Ingredients
• 🪻 How to make lavender powder
• ☕️ How to make Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte
• 🥛 Do I have to use oat milk?
• 🎉 How to customize
• 🔥 Can I make this latte hot?
• ⚡️ How much caffeine is in this drink?
• 🍬 How much sugar is in this drink?
• 🥤 More Starbucks iced drinks
• 💜 More lavender recipes
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Comments

In case you haven't heard, it's the spring of lavender at Starbucks. I've already shared a recipe for the Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha and now I'm excited to share a copycat version of their coffee-based lavender drink with you.

It's the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte and it's surprisingly tasty. You may be skeptical of how floral flavors and coffee will go together, but the drink really works!

It's the perfect way to ease into spring mode if you're a coffee lover. Tea lovers will definitely prefer the lavender matcha and anyone steering clear of caffeine will likely want to try the Lavender Créme Frappuccino instead.

🧋 What is the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte?

This iced latte is actually one of the simpler drinks Starbucks makes and so, so easy to make at home.

Starbucks describes it as "Blonde Espresso Roast, creamy oatmilk, ice, and the sweet and subtly floral notes of lavender come together for a latte with a springtime twist."

And really, that's it. It's iced espresso with oatmilk and lavender powder. Does it get any easier than that??

Unlike with most of their other drinks, Starbucks adds the flavoring for this one with a powder instead of a syrup. I show you how to make a lavender powder in this post (there doesn't seem to be one on the market yet), but you can also substitute with a syrup if you prefer.

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

If you're a fan of the iced lavender latte at Starbucks or you are simply curious about the floral coffee combination, you need to try this recipe.

As always, I try to make my Starbucks copycat recipes as close as possible to how the coffee shop makes them to get the most authentic results. That's why I opted to make the powder for this copycat.

The lavender powder in this drink does require a few special ingredients, but once you have it made, you can make all kinds of drinks (and other treats) with it.

And if you prefer a simpler approach, you can certainly use a syrup instead!

🗒 Ingredients

As I've mentioned, this latte is quite simple and doesn't require too many ingredients. Here's everything you need (be sure to check the recipe card at the bottom of this post for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions):

• Blonde espresso or strongly brewed coffee
• Ice
• Lavender powder: I provide the recipe in this post, but you can substitute with lavender syrup if you prefer. If you're using a syrup, you can use my recipe for homemade lavender syrup or you can purchase a store-bought syrup. You can also checkout my full Starbucks lavender powder copycat post.
• Oat milk:  I like to use "barista" style oat milk (you can find it at most major grocery stores) or extra creamy oat milk. You can feel also free to substitute with the dairy or non-dairy alternative of your choice.

And if you're making your own lavender powder, here's everything you need:

• Dried lavender: make sure it's culinary grade for safe consumption.
• Granulated sugar
• Black currant powder: this will give the powder its pretty purple hue as the lavender flowers won't actually be purple enough. It also gives it a tiny bit of fruity flavor. The purple color isn't as important for this drink as it is for the lavender matcha and the lavender Frappuccino, but you may still want this for the fruitiness. However, you can substitute with any fruit powder or simply leave it out.
• Salt
• Soy lecithin powder: this ingredient is optional, but does help prevent the powder from clumping when its added to liquid.

🪻 How to make lavender powder

If you're planning to use a powder for the iced lavender latte like Starbucks does, it's easy to make!

I do recommend using a spice grinder or coffee grinder to make it. But if you don't have a grinder, you can use a mortar and pestle to grind everything together or you can use a blender or food processor. The grinder will really get you the finest powder though.

Start by putting the dried lavender in a spice blender.

And grinding it up into a powder. Move it to a small bowl.

See how it's not lavender colored anymore? That's why I add black currant powder to the powder. But like I said, if you're just using it in this coffee, the color doesn't matter too much.

Mix in the granulated sugar, black currant powder (if using), salt, and soy lecithin powder (if using) to the ground lavender.

The soy lecithin simply helps the powder dissolve into drinks (both hot and cold) better, but you should also be fine without it with a little stirring. Starbucks uses soybean oil and the soy lecithin is a good solid substitute.

Then put the mixture back in the grinder (you'll likely have to work in batches) and process again until you get a fine powder.

I recommend storing your lavender powder in a mason jar or another airtight container and keeping it at room temperature.

☕️ How to make Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte

Now that you have your lavender powder or lavender syrup, you're ready to whip up the easiest latte ever!

Just add espresso to a cup.

Starbucks typically uses 2 shots of espresso in their grande lattes, which equates to 2 ounces.

It always feels like too little coffee to me, but since it's espresso, it's nice and strong. And of course, you can always add more if you want.

Stir in the lavender powder.

If you're substituting lavender syrup for the powder, I recommend using 2-3 tablespoons, depending on how sweet and floral you want your latte.

Add ice to the lavender espresso mix.

And then fill the rest of the glass with oat milk.

I love how the oat milk starts by settling on top of the espresso.

And then the two ingredients start blending together.

Sometimes I add a little espresso on top, too.

Take a sip and you'll quickly realize how incredibly the espresso and lavender combination is.

The rich, deep notes of the espresso provide a strong foundation and contrast perfectly with the light, floral essence of lavender.

So no, this isn't the gorgeous green and purple drink like the lavender matcha is; it simply looks like an iced latte.

But it's just as delicious in its own way and ideal for coffee lovers who are looking to infuse a little spring essence into their lives.

🥛 Do I have to use oat milk?

If oat milk isn't your thing, you can feel free to substitute with any dairy or non-dairy alternative of your choice.

In conjunction with their lavender moment, Starbucks is also currently going through their oat milk era. It does make this drink dairy-free and vegan (unlike the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Matcha, which has dairy in the cold foam), but it's not for everyone.

You can use any milk you typically like to use in your iced lattes here, including regular dairy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk.

🎉 How to customize

I'm a big fan of the simplicity of this Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte, but in addition to switching the oat milk out, there are so many things you can do to customize this drink and make it your own.

Here are some of my favorite ideas:

• If you want more lavender flavor, consider topping this latte off with a cold foam, like the lavender matcha is. I provide the lavender cold foam recipe here. The drink would also be delicious with a vanilla cold foam.

• You can feel free to add in additional syrups that will complement the lavender flavor. I recommend vanilla syrup, caramel syrup, or hazelnut syrup, but I also think cinnamon dolce syrup would make a really interesting combination with the lavender.

• Mix a little chai concentrate or chai spices into the latte for even more delicious flavors.

• Add more espresso if you prefer. I always add at least another shot of espresso to my iced lattes!

• Consider using the lavender powder in a shaken espresso instead.

• If you like a lighter lavender flavor, use less dried lavender when you make your powder and/or add more sugar.

🔥 Can I make this latte hot?

Yes! Simply make a hot latte and mix in the lavender powder (or lavender syrup).

You can top the lavender latte with whipped cream and dried lavender flowers if you want.

⚡️ How much caffeine is in this drink?

According to Starbucks, there are 170 mg of caffeine in a grande Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte.

As a point of comparison, there are 165 mg caffeine in a grande iced coffee and 205 mg caffeine in a grande cold brew from Starbucks.

Of course, you can make this drink with decaf espresso or coffee if you prefer.

🍬 How much sugar is in this drink?

According to Starbucks, there are 19 grams of sugar in this iced lavender latte. Since this drink is homemade, the amount could vary a bit.

As a point of comparison, the Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha has about 33 grams of sugar and the Lavender Créme Frappuccino has 52 grams of sugar.

So, this is definitely the lower sugar option of the new lavender drinks!

🥤 More Starbucks iced drinks

Whether you're a fan of lattes, shaken espressos, or teas, Starbucks has plenty of iced drink options for you. And I have lots of Starbucks copycat recipes for iced drinks you can make at home.

You can view all of my Starbucks copycat recipes here and find some of my favorite iced drinks below:

Also be sure to check out my other Starbucks spring 2024 lavender drink recipes, including the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Matcha:

And the Lavender Crème Frappuccino:

I even have a copycat recipe for the Starbucks Lavender Oatmilk Chill; their special dairy-free and caffeine-free drink!

💜 More lavender recipes

If you also want to make 2024 the year of lavender, I have several other fun lavender recipes for you to make! Here are some favorites:

I also have a recipe for a pretty Starbucks Lavender Haze, which is lavender in color, but doesn't use any of the floral flavors.

Are you excited that lavender is all the rage this spring or do you steer clear of the floral flavors?

In any event, I recommend trying this Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte (with some customizations if you prefer) to see if it's right for you!

📖 Recipe