Provençal Lavender Lait: Floral Creamy Delight
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Ingredients
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400 ml Whole milk
(Use fresh whole milk for creamy texture)
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2 tsp Dried culinary lavender buds
(Ensure lavender is food grade)
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2 tbsp Honey
(Use mild floral honey to balance lavender)
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0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
(Pure vanilla extract)
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6 pieces Ice Cubes
(For serving chilled or over ice)
(Use fresh whole milk for creamy texture)
(Ensure lavender is food grade)
(Use mild floral honey to balance lavender)
(Pure vanilla extract)
(For serving chilled or over ice)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200ml)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
- Calcium: 300 mg
- Iron: 0.2 mg
Instructions
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1 - Infuse Lavender:
Gently warm the milk in a saucepan over low heat until just below simmering. Remove from heat, add lavender buds and cover. Let steep for 7 minutes.
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2 - Strain Milk:
Strain the infused milk through a fine mesh sieve into a jug to remove the lavender buds.
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3 - Sweeten & Flavor:
Stir in honey and optional vanilla extract until fully dissolved and combined.
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4 - Serve:
Pour the Provençal Lavender Lait into glasses over ice for a chilled drink or serve warm, garnished with a small lavender sprig if desired.
Gently warm the milk in a saucepan over low heat until just below simmering. Remove from heat, add lavender buds and cover. Let steep for 7 minutes.
Strain the infused milk through a fine mesh sieve into a jug to remove the lavender buds.
Stir in honey and optional vanilla extract until fully dissolved and combined.
Pour the Provençal Lavender Lait into glasses over ice for a chilled drink or serve warm, garnished with a small lavender sprig if desired.
More About: Provençal Lavender Lait: Floral Creamy Delight
Provençal Lavender Lait
The Provençal Lavender Lait is a creative and soothing drink inspired by the lavender fields of Provence, France. It delicately blends the floral fragrance of culinary-grade lavender with the creamy sweetness of fresh whole milk and honey, evoking the peaceful rural essence of southern French countryside. This beverage can be served warm or chilled, making it versatile for cozy evenings or refreshing afternoons.
Tips & Notes
- Use food-grade, culinary lavender only, as some lavender varieties are not edible or may be treated with chemicals.
- Honey adds natural sweetness and complements the floral notes, but you may adjust to taste or substitute a vegan syrup.
- For an amplified aroma, add a small splash of pure vanilla extract.
- Serving over ice brings a lightly cool, refreshing aspect.
History & Cultural Significance
Lavender harvested from Provence is among the world's most prized, renowned for its fragrance, culinary applications, and traditional medicinal uses. Integrating lavender in a milky drink is a subtle nod to herbal infusions and soothing nighttime beverages popular in French culture.
Unique Aspects
Unlike common lavender lemonade, the Lait creates a luxurious mouthfeel from whole milk enhancing the floral notes with creaminess. This simple yet elegant drink transports drinkers to tranquil gardens perfumed by lavender in full bloom.
Embrace this delightful infusion as a unique way to honor French herbal heritage while indulging in a smooth, aromatic, and subtly sweet beverage perfect for intimate moments or special gatherings.
