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    Home » Diet » Autoimmune Protocol

    Rose Latte

    May 17, 2023 · 4 Comments

    May 17, 2023 by Beth 4 Comments

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    This Rose Latte recipe is a delicious and unique drink that combines the sweetness of rose syrup, hibiscus tea, and creamy milk. You’ll love it’s floral notes and smooth texture.

    flatlay of mug of rose latte with pink roses

    What is a rose latte?

    A rose latte is like a milk tea such as my Lavender Milk Tea. It’s rose infused simple syrup, tea and milk. In this instance, we used coconut milk, a dairy free milk.

    Is there caffeine in a rose latte?

    Nope. Some rose latte’s contain coffee or espresso, but we used an herbal hibiscus tea instead, so this latte is caffeine free.

    Why you will love this delicious rose latte recipe.

    • It can be made dairy free.
    • The health benefits of rose.
    • Caffeine free
    • Can be made iced.
    mug of rose latte with roses

    Is rose latte good? What does a rose latte taste like?

    Yes! It’s sweet, creamy and subtly floral. The rose flavor isn’t overwhelming. It’s very subtle. The flavor of the tea, coconut milk and honey are the main flavors in this drink.

    Is rose flavor sweet?

    No. The sweetness comes from the honey or maple syrup used. However, you can make this drink sugar free. I’ve given instructions in the recipe notes.

    Does rose latte have coffee?

    Sometimes. However, this recipe does not have coffee.

    Is there caffeine in a rose latte?

    Since there is no coffee and we used herbal tea, this drink has no caffeine.

    Rose health benefits

    • Rose petals are a good source of: Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin E. [source]
    • Free of caffeine and sugar.
    • Has anti-inflammatory properties. [source]
    ingredients for rose latte surrounded by pink roses

    What you’ll need to make your rose latte at home.

    • Water
    • Edible Dried Rose Petals: Rose buds can be used as well.
    • Honey: Maple Syrup is a good substitute.
    • Hibiscus Tea: This is the brand I used.
    • Beetroot Powder: This is optional and only to give the drink color.
    • Coconut Milk: Or milk of your choice.

    How to make rose latte at home

    1. To make the rose simple syrup, heat the water, rose buds, and honey or maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to steep for 10-15 minutes, then strain rose buds before using.

    pouring dried rose peals into small pan surrounded by pink roses

    2. To make the latte, pour 1/4 cup of the rose simple syrup, hot tea and beet powder into a mug.

    pouring tea into mug surrounded by pink roses

    3. Heat the coconut milk then pour into the mug. Stir to combine and then serve hot.

    pouring coconut milk into mug surrounded by pink roses

    How to make an iced rose latte

    Make the simple syrup as instructed. Fill glass with ice then pour room temperature rose syrup, room temperature tea, beet powder and chilled coconut milk over the ice into the glass.

    glass with glass straw filled with rose latte

    Tip and tricks to make the best rose latte.

    • The simple syrup can be made up to 1 month in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
    • You can use a milk frother to make a creamy foam before you add it to the mug. However, this is optional. Here is the milk frother used.
    • You can heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in the microwave.
    • If you have rose water (instead of dried rose petals), you can substitute the rose water for the water in the homemade simple syrup. Here is the rose water that I used for this recipe.
    • Here are the dried rose petals that I used for this recipe.
    • To make iced rose latte, make the simple syrup as instructed. Fill glass with ice then pour rose syrup, beet powder and coconut milk over the ice into the glass.
    • I used the Hibiscus Tea from Pique. However, you can use whatever brand you prefer.
    • There are lots of options for beet powder. You can find it in the supplement section of Sprouts or online.
    • The beet powder is optional as the hibiscus tea is also pink.
    • You can make this sugar free by omitting the honey in the simple syrup and replacing it with additional water and then increasing the rose petals to 1/4 cup. Without honey you’re essentially making plain rose water.
    • If you’re using rose buds, you’ll need to chop them up.

    Other dairy free lattes you’ll love.

    • Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
    • Coconut Milk Matcha Latte
    • Caramel Latte
    • Chai Tea Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
    • Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew (Copycat)
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte
    • Gingerbread Latte

    Treats to serve with your Rose Latte

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      AIP Christmas Cookies
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      Cocoa Dusted Truffles (Dairy Free, AIP Option)
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      AIP Honey Lavender Marshmallows

    This recipe is apart of my AIP breakfast Ideas post. It's packed full with other smoothies and fantastic breakfast ideas for those on the AIP/Paleo diet.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Rose Latte

    This Rose Latte recipe is a delicious and unique drink that combines the sweetness of rose syrup, hibiscus tea, and creamy milk.You’ll love its floral notes and smooth texture.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Equipment

    • Milk Frother optional

    Ingredients

    For the Rose Simple Syrup

    • 1/4 cup Water
    • 2 tablespoons Edible Dried Rose Petals or Buds
    • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup

    For the Latte

    • 1/2 cup Hibiscus Tea hot
    • 1/4 teaspoon Beetroot Powder
    • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk Or Milk of your choice hot

    Instructions

    • To make the rose simple syrup, heat the water, rose buds, and honey or maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to steep for 10-15 minutes, then strain rose buds before using.
    • To make the latte, pour 1/4 cup of the rose simple syrup, hot tea, and beet powder into a mug.
    • Pour the coconut milk then pour into the mug. Stir to combine and then serve hot.

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    Notes

    • The simple syrup can be made up to 1 month in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
    • You can use a milk frother to make a creamy foam before you add it to the mug. However, this is optional. Here is the milk frother used. https://bit.ly/41u8MJy
    • You can heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in the microwave.
    • If you have rose water (instead of dried rose petals), you can substitute the rose water for the water in the homemade simple syrup. Here is the rose water that I used for this recipe. 
    • Here are the dried rose petals that I used for this recipe. 
    • To make iced rose latte, make the simple syrup as instructed. Let the tea and syrup cool to at least room temperature. Fill glass with ice then pour rose syrup, beet powder and coconut milk over the ice into the glass.
    • I used the Hibiscus Tea from Pique. However, you can use whatever brand you prefer. Please note that the Pique tea included licorice root which is an AIP reintroduction.
    • There are lots of options for beet powder. You can find it in the supplement section of Sprouts or online. 
    • The beet powder is optional as the hibiscus tea is also pink.
    • You can make this sugar free by omitting the honey in the simple syrup and replacing it with additional water and then increasing the rose petals to 1/4 cup. Without honey you’re essentially making plain rose water.
    • If you’re using rose buds, you’ll need to chop them up.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg

    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

    Did you make this recipe? I love hearing your thoughts on my recipes so please rate and and comment below.

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    1. Olivia says

      June 02, 2023 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      I made 6 cups in 9 days of the rose latte. Enough said! I love the shade of pastel pink once the foam's whipped up and the subtle undertone of the rose sooths me; as a pick-me-up indulgence - my self-care routine is complete. *star eyes emoji*

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    2. Deborah says

      September 08, 2019 at 2:07 am

      Although skeptical at first (I’m not a beet fan), I tried this recipe and found it to be surprisingly delicious and satisfying. This was a soothing tonic of nutrients, sweet to taste, and silky on the palette. Totally forgot I was drinking beets 🙂 This was a tasty pre-bedtime treat. Beth creates AIP recipes that are so easy to make and enjoyable. This is another great drink recipe, perfect for any day of the week.

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      • Jennifer says

        February 21, 2021 at 2:03 am

        5 stars
        So creamy, tasty and comforting!
        Being AIP, you sometimes want a warm drink and this was perfect! Not too sweet and the spices give it a wonderful flavor. Bonus, it’s so easy to make too. I promise you don’t taste the beets, they just give it a pretty color.

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        • Beth says

          February 22, 2021 at 6:54 pm

          Beets scare a lot of people away from this recipe. Thanks for giving it a chance. I'm glad you liked it.

          Reply

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