CAVA Blueberry Lavender: Calories, Ingredients & Copycat Recipe
CAVA Blueberry Lavender is one of three house-made juices on the drink menu, and it’s the one that reads more like a specialty soda-shop drink than a fruit juice, real blueberry sweetness with a floral lavender note that’s genuinely unusual for a fast-casual chain. Here’s what’s actually in it, the real calorie count, how it stacks up against CAVA’s other drinks, and an easy way to make it at home.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Sodium | 10mg |
| Total Carbs | 36g |
| Sugar | 34g |
| Protein | 0g |
What’s Actually In cava blueberry lavender
Blueberry Lavender is built from real blueberry juice steeped with culinary lavender, blended into a juice that’s sweet, slightly tart, and lightly floral rather than herbaceous. It’s the most distinctive of CAVA’s three house-made drinks, where Cucumber Mint Lime and Pineapple Apple Mint both lean toward familiar fruit-and-herb combinations, lavender is the one flavor on this list most people haven’t tried in a drink before.
How It Compares to CAVA’s Other House-Made Drinks
| Drink | Calories (16oz) | Sugar | Caffeine | Best With |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Apple Mint | 110 | 23g | None | Braised lamb, richer bowls |
| Blueberry Lavender | 140 | 34g | None | Falafel, roasted veggie bowls |
| Cucumber Mint Lime | 180 | 41g | None | Spicy proteins (harissa, lamb) |
| Strawberry Ginger | 210(large) | – | None | – |
Is CAVA Blueberry Lavender Good for You?
At 140 calories and 34g of sugar per serving, this sits in the middle of CAVA’s drink lineup, not a diet drink, but made from real blueberry juice rather than fountain syrup or artificial coloring. The lavender itself contributes flavor, not calories, so the sugar here is coming entirely from the fruit. If you’re watching sugar intake, Pineapple Apple Mint is the lighter pick among CAVA’s juices, or Jasmine Green Tea and Unsweetened Black Tea for a genuinely zero-calorie option.
🌱 Diet notes: Naturally caffeine-free and vegan. Contains no dairy, gluten, or nuts.
Best Bowl Pairings with blueberry lavender
Blueberry Lavender’s floral sweetness works best against lighter, vegetable-forward bowls rather than heavy or spicy ones. Try it alongside a Falafel Crunch Bowl or a roasted veggie bowl, where the lavender note complements the fresher, herb-forward flavors instead of getting lost against something rich like braised lamb.
Copycat Cava Blueberry Lavender drink Recipe
CAVA doesn’t publish its exact recipe, so this is a copycat version built to match the flavor and lightness of the original — not an official CAVA recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade, not decorative)
- 3 cups water, divided
- 2 tbsp honey or simple syrup, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Ice to serve
Method
Bring 1 cup of water to a simmer, remove from heat, and steep the lavender buds for 10 minutes, then strain out the buds, this makes a lavender tea base without any bitterness. Blend the blueberries with the remaining 2 cups of water until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the skins and seeds. Combine the strained blueberry juice, lavender tea, honey, and lemon juice, stirring until fully combined. Chill for at least an hour before serving over ice.
Lavender sourcing: Only use food-grade culinary lavender, not lavender sold for potpourri or crafts, those are often treated with substances not meant for consumption.
Lavender strength: Start with less lavender than you think you need. Oversteeping or using too much makes the drink taste soapy rather than floral — 10 minutes is the sweet spot for a subtle note.
Storage: Keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for 3–4 days, shake before serving since the blueberry solids will settle.
