Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Boil the Water: Begin by boiling 4 cups of water in a kettle or saucepan over high heat until it reaches a vigorous boil.
- Add Tea and Lavender: Carefully pour boiling water over 3-5 black tea bags and 2 tablespoons of dried lavender in a heatproof container. Stir gently and steep for about 20 minutes.
- Sweeten the Brew (Optional): Add sugar or honey to the mixture while steeping, starting with 1-2 tablespoons and adjusting to taste.
- Strain and Cool: Remove tea bags, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, then dilute with cold water and stir.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the lavender iced tea into tall glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh lavender or lemon slices.
Nutrition
Notes
Store lavender iced tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a refreshing twist, freeze in ice cubes for future use.
