Refreshing Lavender Honey Iced Tea
A soothing and delightfully refreshing iced tea combining the floral notes of lavender with the natural sweetness of honey and a bright lemon finish. Perfect for summer afternoons and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (1 liter) filtered water
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender (preferably organic, food-grade)
- 3 black tea bags or 3 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
- 3 tablespoons raw honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional: fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
- Optional: mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups (1 liter) of filtered water in a large saucepan until rolling boil (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons dried lavender and 3 black tea bags (or loose leaf in an infuser). Cover and steep for exactly 5 minutes to avoid bitterness.
- Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher, removing tea bags and lavender buds.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in 3 tablespoons raw honey until fully dissolved.
- Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and stir gently to combine.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes), then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs or mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Steep lavender for exactly 5 minutes to avoid bitterness. Stir honey into warm tea for better dissolution. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Tea can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days. For caffeine-free version, substitute black tea with rooibos or chamomile tea bags. Vegan option: replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 16
- Carbohydrates: 17
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