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Lavender Syrup with Coconut Sugar for Your Coffee

March 5, 2019 by Kathy Hester 15 Comments

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Today I’m sharing a lavender syrup to make a coffee that I saw awhile ago they called Lavender Rain. They steeped dried lavender buds into their milk ahead of time, so there was no vegan option. If you make my Lavender Syrup you can use it in the nondairy milk of your choice. I like mine in coffee and tea.

A Lavender Syrup for Your Coffee
I love fancy coffees and sometimes there’s not always a vegan variation that you can get at all coffee shops. It’s cheaper to make your own syrups and creamers, and it really doesn’t take a lot of time.

Can You Cook with any Lavender?

You need to make sure the lavender you use is for culinary uses. If you grew it or bought organic from your local farmers market you should be okay, but if you buy it on Amazon make sure it’s culinary lavender.

If you are buying lavender to make this lavender syrup on amazon, make sure that it’s culinary grade.

What Does Culinary Lavender Mean?

Some lavender is grown for the floral industry and may have pesticides that are not safe for cooking with. The words culinary lavender is a green light to use it in cooking.

A Lavender Syrup for Your Coffee

The best part of making your own syrups is that you can use the sweetener that fits with your diet and use your favorite nondairy milk. You can always have your coffee as strong or weak as you want. 

What Parts of Lavender Can You Cook With?

If you are lucky enough to grow your own lavender, you can cook with both the fresh leaves and flowers. Dried you can use the buds and stems to flavor too.

If you are buying culinary lavender it will usually be the lavender buds.

A Lavender Syrup for Your Coffee

I don’t know why, but lavender seems to be polarizing just like beets – people either love it or hate it. I love floral flavors in my drinks like orange flower water in my iced tea and roses in my hot chocolate.

A Lavender Syrup for Your Coffee

How Do You Use Lavender Syrup?

You can use lavender syrup in plain sparkling water to make a soda or mocktail. It also makes a great cocktail with gin.

I love it in iced and hot coffee. It’s great in tea and it’s amazing with Earl Grey Tea.

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4.5 from 28 votes

Lavender Syrup made with Coconut Sugar

Add a little lavender to your morning routine. They say lavender is good for relaxation and can even help with depression.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Kathy Hester

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon culinary lavender

Instructions

  • Put the water and coconut sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved into the syrup. This will take about 3 minutes.
  • Take the pan off the heat and stir in the lavender. Steep 5 to 8 minutes depending on how strong you like it. Taste at the 5 minute mark and add the other 3 minutes on if you don't taste enough of the lavender flavor.
  • I don't recommend steeping it much longer than that because it will start to get bitter.
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the lavender buds. Store in the fridge for about 2 to 3 weeks.
  • Use about 1 tablespoon of the syrup in hot or iced coffee.
  • Slow Cooker Method: Add all the ingredients to a small 1½ to 2 quart slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 20mg | Sugar: 6g
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Lavender Syrup with Coconut Syrup for Your Coffee or Tea

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Filed Under: Drinks and Syrups, Summer Tagged With: coconut sugar, coffee, lavender, lavender rain, paleo, syrup, Vegan, vegan mofo, veganmogo

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    September 1, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I’m on the side of LOVE when it comes to lavendar. I’ve never had lavender coffee, but now you have me curious!

    Reply
  2. Deerly Beloved Bakery says

    September 2, 2014 at 9:09 am

    That sounds so amazing Kathy! I am definitely going to make this!

    Reply
  3. Erin says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:38 am

    Made this with regular unrefined sugar and vanilla bean, plus some more lavender for less steeping time. Absolutely delicious!! What can I do with the leftover sugar soaked lavender and vanilla?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      January 19, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      You can always put the vanilla bean into some sugar to infuse it with vanilla essence. You could probably do the same with the lavender though you might have to let it dry out some or keep it stored in the fridge.

      Reply
    • Becky says

      November 7, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      Maybe make lavender coconut macaroons ????

      Reply
  4. Amy @ These Wild Acres says

    July 20, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    This looks so refreshing! I had a lavender latte at a local coffee shop… and want to recreate it at home 😀

    Reply
  5. Abbey says

    August 24, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    Sounds delicious! When you say store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks, do you mean to wait that long before using? Or is that how long it is good for?
    Thank you! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      August 24, 2018 at 8:03 pm

      That’s how long it’s good for.

      Reply
  6. Jules Shepard says

    November 3, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    I am another one with no lavender syrup history but THIS looks and sounds amazing and amazingly easy! Have pinned this one!

    Reply
  7. Austine McCloud says

    December 31, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    Does it have to be stored in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      December 31, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Yes, I always store homemade syrups in the fridge.

      Reply
  8. Jessa says

    May 19, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    Is it safe to do this with honey instead of the sugar? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      May 19, 2019 at 3:14 pm

      It should work with any sweetener. Just make sure you store it in the fridge.

      Reply
  9. AAF says

    January 13, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Love Love Loved this recipe!! I’ve never made simple syrup before and felt intimidated, but it was so easy!
    I don’t know how much I spend on iced lavender lattes (nondairy, of course) every week—way too much for sure. I’ll be bringing my own syrup from now on!!!

    Reply
  10. DevineDiva says

    June 15, 2020 at 4:18 am

    Oh my goodness. This was just what I was looking for. I actually had all of the ingredients. I put mine in a mini crock-pot for 4 hours. I was super happy because my entire house smelled delightful. The syrup was super smooth and delish. I told a friend about it too. Now she wants to make it with her fresh lavender from her garden. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    Reply

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