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Whether you're baking, brewing, or infusing, our farm-grown lavender brings a floral depth that transforms everyday recipes into something extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplenish your pantry staples, explore new flavor pairings, and cook with lavender the way it was meant to be used: fresh, pure, and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lavender-herb-dried-culinary-lavender","title":"Dried Culinary Lavender — Farm-Grown Buds for Baking \u0026 Cooking","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot all lavender is meant for the kitchen — and that difference matters more than most people realize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost culinary lavender you find online is French lavandin (\u003cem\u003eLavandula x intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e), a hybrid bred for high oil yield. It’s sharper, higher in camphor, and has a soapy, almost medicinal edge that can overwhelm food. Our dried lavender buds are English lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) — the sweeter, gentler species with lower camphor and a floral flavor that actually belongs in your kitchen. It’s the variety professional bakers and chefs reach for, and it’s what we grow and dry right here on our farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is hand-harvested and dried on our family farm in Caledonia, Michigan. Food-grade and pesticide-free. No additives, no blending, no mystery sourcing. Just the flowers we grew, dried carefully to hold their aroma and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little goes a long way. Here’s how our customers use it:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking\u003c\/strong\u003e — shortbread, scones, pound cake, lemon lavender loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemonade \u0026amp; drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e — lavender simple syrup, lavender lemonade, London fogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocktails\u003c\/strong\u003e — French 75s, gin \u0026amp; tonics, lavender mules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e — steep a pinch on its own or blend with chamomile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e — layer buds with sugar in a jar for a week and you’ll never go back to plain sugar again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with less than you think you need — about ½ to 1 teaspoon for most recipes. Lavender is a flavor that rewards a light hand. 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Use for all your yummy creations—sealed for your enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtract is available in Original, Pure Lavender and Smooth, Sweet Lavender-Vanilla flavors!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender-Vanilla Extract is made with Madagascar Vanilla Bean and distilled with Kentucky Bourbon for a decadent, rich flavor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Life Farms is located in Caledonia, Michigan. It is one of the rare places in the United States where you can find authentic, culinary lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLattes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee\/Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemonade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-crafted beer or wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake your own syrups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe possibilities are simply delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Lavandula angustifolia Flowers, Ethyl Alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/lavender-life.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/culinary-lavender-extract-100-pure-805958_1300x.jpg?v=1724106793\" alt=\"Bottle of culinary lavender extract for baking and beverages\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lavender Life Company","offers":[{"title":"Lavender\/Vanilla Extract \/ 4oz","offer_id":38108465004723,"sku":"LavVanillaExtract4oz","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender\/Vanilla Extract \/ 32 oz","offer_id":42764961677527,"sku":"LavVanillaExtract32oz","price":188.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender Extract \/ 4oz","offer_id":38108476407987,"sku":"LavExtract4oz","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender Extract \/ 32oz","offer_id":42764961710295,"sku":"LavExtract32oz","price":177.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2643\/1580\/products\/culinary-lavender-extract-100-pure-199607.jpg?v=1762458918"},{"product_id":"lavender-infused-honey","title":"Raw Honey - Lavender Infused","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaw honey infused with Michigan farm-grown Lavandula angustifolia lavender extract. 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It’s a mouth watering experience when added to pancakes, waffles, ice cream or any dessert you fancy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Michigan Maple Syrup, Michigan Montmorency Cherry juice, Lavender extract, Citric acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLavender Rich Syrup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"593\" width=\"593\" alt=\"Best Lavender Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/lavender-life.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/hand-crafted-syrups-154734_1300x.jpg?v=1724107564\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s like heaven in a bottle - A rich syrup is like simple syrup, but twice as thick and sweet, so you use less! \u003cbr\u003eLavender shines in specialty cocktails, drizzled over pancakes, or added to a latte that will amaze you! 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