Refreshing Honey Lavender Iced Tea
A calming and refreshing iced tea with floral lavender notes balanced by natural honey sweetness, perfect for spring and warm days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 black tea bags (about 6 grams total)
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender (food-grade)
- ¼ cup (85 grams) honey
- 4 cups (1 liter) filtered water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lemon slices or fresh lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups (1 liter) of filtered water until just boiling (about 212°F/100°C).
- Place 3 black tea bags and 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender into a heatproof pitcher.
- Pour the hot water over the tea bags and lavender, then cover the pitcher to trap steam and flavors.
- Steep for 5 to 7 minutes, being careful not to oversteep to avoid bitterness.
- Remove tea bags and strain out lavender buds using a fine mesh strainer.
- Stir in ¼ cup (85 grams) honey while the tea is still warm to dissolve completely.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
- Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour until chilled but not icy.
- Serve over ice with optional lemon slices or fresh lavender sprigs.
Notes
Use food-grade culinary lavender to avoid soapy or harsh flavors. Control steeping time carefully (5-7 minutes) to keep lavender delicate and avoid bitterness. Stir honey into warm tea to dissolve fully. Let tea cool naturally before refrigerating to avoid diluting flavor. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Optional garnishes include lemon slices or fresh lavender sprigs. To speed chilling, freeze tea in ice cube trays to avoid watering down the drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9
- Carbohydrates: 10
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