While at work one morning I was inspired to take spin off the ordinary cappuccino. I decided to experiment with adding lavender leaves to the milk before steaming it, and to be honest, I was quite surprised.
It's the perfect way to lighten the harsh espresso taste and leave you feeling fresh and chipper in the morning or throughout the day.
What you’ll need:
- A pinch of lavender leaves (you can get these in the spice section of your local market)
- ¾ C. milk of your choosing
- Steaming cup
- 1 shot of espresso
- Espresso machine and steamer
Lets do it!:
1) Pour the milk into the steaming pitcher and add a pinch of lavender
2) Steam the milk for 6-8 seconds and allow the lavender to steep
3) Let the milk sit for a minute
4) Pull the espresso shot (don’t let it settle for more than 20 seconds)
5) Steam the warm milk until the foam is just right
6) Pour the milk into the cup with espresso
7) Enjoy!
