Lavender Coffee Creamer
From Steep to Sip: The Ultimate Lavender Creamer Recipe
If you’re a lavender lover like me, you’re going to fall head over heels for this homemade Lavender Coffee Creamer. It’s velvety, floral, and just the right amount of sweet—perfect for transforming your everyday coffee into a dreamy, café-worthy treat. Whether you pour it into a hot latte or swirl it through iced cold brew, this creamer adds a beautifully balanced lavender note that feels both cozy and refreshing. The best part? You only need a few simple ingredients to whip it up from scratch, and the result is so much more flavorful than anything store-bought.
Curious how it compares to a lavender latte or lavender spritz?
If you’ve tried my Honey Lavender Latte, Iced Lavender Latte, or that bubbly Lavender Coffee Spritz, you already know how magical lavender and coffee can be together. After experimenting with all those dreamy drinks, I wanted something a little more flexible—something I could keep in the fridge and add to whatever coffee I was brewing that day. A few test batches later (and some delicious fails along the way), I landed on the ultimate lavender coffee creamer: creamy, fragrant, and full of character.
Ready to bottle up the magic of lavender and keep it close at hand? Let’s make it together—and don’t forget, July 10 is National Lavender Day, the perfect excuse to add even more floral flair to your coffee lineup!
Ingredients you need
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- For a rich and luxurious texture, go with heavy cream. If you prefer something a bit lighter but still creamy, half-and-half is a lovely choice. Both work beautifully in hot or iced coffee drinks.
- Dried culinary lavender
- Steeped like a floral tea, this brings natural lavender flavor into your creamer. Just make sure it’s culinary-grade—this is key! Some lavenders are grown for scent, not flavor, and can taste bitter or soapy. Culinary lavender is soft, floral, and food-safe.
- Monin lavender syrup
- This gorgeous syrup does double duty: it sweetens and enhances the lavender flavor without needing extra honey or maple syrup. It’s especially great if you want a consistent, balanced taste every time. If you don’t have lavender syrup, use honey or maple syrup instead.
- Vanilla extract
- Adds cozy depth and softens the edges of the lavender, turning the whole thing into a hug-in-a-cup kind of creamer.
How To Make Lavender Coffee Creamer From Scratch
Step 1: Start with cream and lavender.
Pour your heavy cream or half-and-half into a small saucepan and add dried culinary lavender. Give it a gentle stir and warm over low heat—just until it’s cozy and steamy, not bubbling.
Step 2: Let it steep like a floral tea.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture steep for 15 to 20 minutes. This is where the magic happens—the lavender releases its soft floral notes and infuses the cream with a calming aroma.
Step 3: Strain and sweeten.
Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain out the lavender buds. Now stir in your vanilla extract and a swirl of Monin lavender syrup. It sweetens the creamer and adds that extra pop of lavender flavor we love.
Step 4: Store and enjoy.
Pour your dreamy lavender creamer into a clean jar or bottle, pop it in the fridge, and give it a little shake before each use. It’ll keep for 5 to 7 days, ready to turn any cup of coffee into something truly special.
Products
- Saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Wooden spoon
- Pyrex glass measuring cup
- Preserving jar
Frequently Asked Questions About Lavender Coffee Creamer
Yes! If you want to make this last longer or just try a different texture, you can freeze this homemade creamer!
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Floral Lavender Coffee Creamer
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Wooden spoon
- Preserving Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon Dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Monin lavender syrup
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup Heavy cream (or half-and-half) and 1 tablespoon Dried culinary lavender.
- Warm gently over low heat for about 5 minutes—just until it’s warm, not boiling.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 15–20 minutes to allow the lavender to infuse.
- Strain out the lavender buds using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons Monin lavender syrup.
- Pour into a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate.
- Shake before each use.
This is creamy and just sweet enough—it turns regular coffee into a café-style treat and so easy to make. Definitely keeping a jar of this in my fridge!
Thank you, Andrea! Happy you liked it!
This is an interesting recipe. I never had lavender flavor in my coffee. I surely will try this.
Thank you, Lathiya! Let me know how you liked it!
The things I discover on your site keep surprising me! I would never have thought of Lavender creamer, but after trying it (no, curiosity doesn’t kill the cat. I’m living proof!) I have to say I was clearly missing out!
Those gentle floral and summery notes go so well with my coffee! And making it just looked so pretty!
Thank you so much, Sonja! I am so happy you like my recipes so much! 🙂
This floral lavender coffee creamer is such a cozy upgrade—calming and a little fancy, perfect for slow mornings!
This creamer adds a unique taste to a morning cup of coffee and it is amazing.