Refreshing Lavender Honey Iced Tea
A refreshing iced tea infused with floral lavender and sweet honey, perfect for summer afternoons and backyard gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey (raw or wildflower recommended)
- 4 cups (1 liter) boiling water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Fresh lavender sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of fresh water to a rolling boil in a kettle or saucepan.
- Place 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender in a heatproof pitcher or large teapot. Pour about half the boiling water (2 cups / 500 ml) over the lavender. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Add 4 black tea bags to the lavender infusion. Steep together for another 3-4 minutes depending on desired strength.
- Remove tea bags and strain the lavender bits using a fine mesh strainer into a clean pitcher.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in 1/4 cup (85g) honey until fully dissolved. If needed, gently warm a small amount of tea to help dissolve the honey.
- Add the remaining 2 cups (500 ml) of cold water to the pitcher to cool the mixture.
- Fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the tea over. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not over-steep lavender to avoid bitterness; 5 minutes is ideal. Use good-quality raw honey for richer flavor. Sweeten while tea is warm for best honey dissolution. Add extra ice or cold water if tea tastes too strong. Prepare ahead and chill for at least 2 hours for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 17
- Carbohydrates: 17
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