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Lavender Iced Tea

Refreshing Lavender Iced Tea for Your Perfect Summer Sip

This Lavender Iced Tea is a delightful floral drink perfect for summer sipping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Floral
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Lavender Adds a lovely floral flavor and aroma; fresh lavender may alter the taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Black Tea Leaves Provides robust flavor; substitute with rooibos for caffeine-free.
For Sweetening
  • to taste Honey or Agave Syrup Enhances sweetness; try monk fruit sweetener for sugar-free.
For Brewing
  • 4 cups Water Essential for brewing; consider coconut water for a tropical twist.

Equipment

  • 1-quart heatproof pitcher
  • kettle or saucepan
  • infuser

Method
 

Brewing Instructions
  1. Begin by sterilizing a 1-quart heatproof pitcher and rinse it with hot water.
  2. Layer 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender and 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves in the infuser or pitcher.
  3. Heat 4 cups of water in a kettle until it reaches 195–205°F.
  4. Pour hot water over lavender and tea blend in the warm pitcher, then cover and steep for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove infuser or strain out tea leaves and lavender; stir in honey or agave syrup while warm.
  6. Let the tea cool to room temperature for about 20 minutes before transferring it to the refrigerator.
  7. Allow the Lavender Iced Tea to chill in the refrigerator for at least 75 minutes.
  8. Serve over ice cubes; garnish with fresh lemon slices and a sprig of lavender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Keep your Lavender Iced Tea sealed in a glass pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. For frozen leftovers, use ice cube trays for future drinks.

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