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Lavender Iced Tea

Lavender Iced Tea: A Refreshing Twist for Your Summer Sips

Lavender Iced Tea offers a delightful floral flavor, perfect for summer sips and gatherings.
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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: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Culinary Lavender Use culinary-grade lavender.
  • 2 teaspoons Black Tea Leaves Can substitute with rooibos tea for caffeine-free option.
  • 4 cups Water Consider using coconut water for added flavor.
For Sweetening
  • 2-3 tablespoons Honey or Agave Syrup Swap with monk fruit sweetener for sugar-free option.
For Serving
  • as needed Ice Cubes Essential for serving chilled.
  • as needed Lemon Slices For flavor and garnish.

Equipment

  • 1-quart heatproof pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse a 1-quart heatproof pitcher with hot water to sterilize. Allow excess water to drip out.
  2. Distribute 2 tablespoons of dried culinary lavender evenly at the bottom of an infuser. Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves.
  3. Heat 4 cups of water to 195–205°F. Pour the hot water over the tea-lavender mixture in the infuser. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the infuser. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup until dissolved.
  5. Let the tea cool at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 75 minutes.
  6. Serve over ice cubes with a slice of lemon and garnish with a fresh lavender sprig if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 14gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in a tightly sealed pitcher for up to 48 hours. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays and use in future drinks.

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