An aromatic floral latte featuring perfectly extracted espresso, delicate lavender-infused honey syrup, and velvety steamed milk topped with crunchy honeycomb candy. This sophisticated drink balances botanical notes with natural sweetness, creating a luxurious café experience that showcases advanced milk texturing techniques.
MethodEspresso
Prep time8 min
Coffee18g
Water36ml
Grind sizeFine
Water temp200°F
Lavender Honey Syrup (prepare first)
- Heat 60ml water to 185°F in small saucepan
- Add dried lavender and steep for 3 minutes
- Strain lavender, add honey to warm liquid
- Whisk until completely dissolved, set aside
Espresso Extraction
- Grind beans to fine consistency (18g yield)
- Distribute grounds evenly in portafilter
- Tamp with 30lbs pressure using level technique
- Extract double shot in 25-30 seconds for 36ml yield
- Aim for golden crema with tiger striping
Milk Preparation & Assembly
- Pour cold milk into steaming pitcher
- Steam to 150-155°F creating microfoam texture
- Tap pitcher and swirl to integrate foam
- Add 1 tbsp lavender honey syrup to espresso
- Pour steamed milk using latte art technique
- Crush honeycomb candy into small pieces
- Top with honeycomb pieces and lavender buds