Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk– Easy Starbucks Copycat

This is a straightforward homemade version of Starbucks’ iced lavender cream matcha — earthy, floral, and weirdly calming. It’s creamy but still light, sweet but not too sweet, and honestly just nice to sip when you need a break from scrolling or overthinking or both. No blender required unless you’re feeling extra. Just mix, pour, breathe.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: none
• Flavor: creamy, floral, mellow matcha
• Great for: mental resets, solo afternoons, iced drink lovers

Why I Like This Recipe

Didn’t think I was gonna like this. I wasn’t even in a matcha mood — I just wanted something cold and pretty to look at while I sat in complete silence. Lavender felt random. But I had syrup. Had oat milk. Gave it a shot.

And it kinda did something. Not in a “healed my soul” way, but in a “sat quietly with me while I felt weird” way. The oatmilk’s creamy, the lavender’s soft, and the matcha just… blends into it all. Like background music for your emotions.

Ingredients

Lavender Cold Foam:

• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp whole milk
• 1 tbsp lavender syrup
• A drop or two of purple food coloring (optional but cute)

Matcha Base:

• 1½ cups oat milk (cold)
• 2–4 tbsp agave nectar (up to you)
• 2 tsp matcha powder (sift it, please)
• Ice

How To Make Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk

1. Make the foam: In a small cup, mix cream, milk, syrup, and a bit of food coloring. Froth it — not too stiff. It should pour, not sit like whipped cream. Think soft, like a Sunday that didn’t ask too much of you.
2. Whisk the matcha: In a separate glass, whisk oat milk with agave and sifted matcha. If you don’t sift it, you’ll get powder blobs. Learned that the hard way.
3. Ice it down: Fill your favorite glass with ice. One of those “I bought this for someone and kept it” type of glasses.
4. Layer it: Pour in the matcha mix first. Leave a little space at the top. Spoon the lavender foam on slowly — like it matters. And it kinda does.
5. Done. Drink slow: Sip it without rushing. Let it hit different. Or don’t. You made it, it’s yours.

Tips for Success

• Sift your matcha — clumps ruin the vibe
• Don’t overwhip the foam. You’re not making mousse
• Chill the oat milk if you can — warm drinks make this weird
• Lavender syrup varies a lot in strength, taste it first

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Matcha mix holds up for a day in a sealed jar. Foam’s best fresh, but you can keep it a few hours.
• Freezer: Wouldn’t recommend. Ice and oat milk don’t love it.
• Reheat: Nope. This isn’t a hot drink. Some things just aren’t meant to be reheated.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use almond milk instead of oat?
  Yep! Texture will be a bit thinner but still totally works.
• Do I need a milk frother?
  Not really. A little hand whisk or a jar with a tight lid (shake it) works fine if you’re not picky.
• Can I use honey instead of agave?
  Sure — just whisk it a bit longer since it’s thicker. Or microwave for 5 seconds to loosen it up first.
• Is this drink caffeinated?
  Yep — matcha’s got a gentle caffeine kick. Not as wild as espresso, but it’s there.
• What if I don’t like lavender?
  Skip the syrup or use vanilla or rose instead. It’s flexible.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Overmixing the foam:
  It shouldn’t be mousse. Stop blending once it starts to thicken but still pours.
• Clumpy matcha:
  Sift it first, or whisk with a splash of hot water before mixing it with milk. Makes a huge difference.
• Too much syrup:
  Lavender syrup is strong — start with less and taste as you go.
• Using warm milk:
  Just… don’t. The drink should be cold. Always chill the oat milk first.
• Thinking it has to look perfect:
  It won’t always layer perfectly, and that’s fine. It’ll still taste great.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 562 kcal
• Total Fat: 34g
• Saturated Fat: 21g
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 85mg
• Potassium: 380mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 60g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 48g
• Protein: 4g

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