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Lavender Iced Tea

Refreshing Lavender Iced Tea to Beat the Summer Heat

A delightful Lavender Iced Tea that transforms ordinary iced tea into a fragrant oasis, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 tea bags black tea or decaf Use decaf for a caffeine-free option.
  • 4 cups boiling water Essential for steeping the tea.
For the Lavender Infusion
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender Ensure it's culinary-grade.
  • 1 cup sugar or honey Optional, can substitute with agave nectar.
For Serving
  • 4 cups cold water Dilutes the tea for serving.

Equipment

  • Kettle
  • large pitcher
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle and pour it into a large pitcher.
  2. Add 4 tea bags and 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender to the hot water. Stir in 1 cup of sugar or honey if desired.
  3. Allow the mixture to steep for approximately 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the tea bags and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another pitcher.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of cold water and stir well to blend the flavors.
  6. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until well chilled.
  7. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or fresh sprigs of lavender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgSugar: 25gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste and chill for the best refreshment experience.

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