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Lavender Iced Tea

Lavender Iced Tea: Your Fresh Floral Sip for Summer Bliss

This Lavender Iced Tea is a refreshing floral delight perfect for summer, uplifting the spirit and quenching your thirst.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Lavender Always choose culinary-grade lavender for balanced taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Black Tea Leaves Feel free to swap for rooibos for caffeine-free option.
  • 4 cups Water Using filtered water will enhance flavor.
For Sweetening and Serving
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Agave Syrup Mix while warm for better dissolution.
  • as needed Ice Cubes Vital for serving chilled.
  • 1 whole Lemon Slices Consider freezing lemon slices in ice cubes.
  • as needed Fresh Lavender Sprigs For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1-quart heatproof pitcher
  • tea infuser
  • kettle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lavender Iced Tea
  1. Start by sterilizing a 1-quart heatproof pitcher and a tea infuser.
  2. Place a teaspoon of dried culinary lavender in the tea infuser, followed by two teaspoons of black tea leaves.
  3. Heat 4 cups of filtered water to between 195°F and 205°F, then pour it over the tea-lavender blend.
  4. Cover the infuser and steep for 10 minutes.
  5. Gently remove the infuser and stir in honey or agave syrup until fully dissolved.
  6. Allow to cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes) and chill in the refrigerator for at least 75 minutes.
  7. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour over the chilled tea, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 15gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in a sealed glass pitcher for up to 48 hours. Use an ice bath to cool tea quickly without dilution.

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