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10-Min Lavender Iced Tea | Elegant Floral Cooler

10-Min Lavender Iced Tea | Your Summer Floral Delight

A refreshing 10-Min Lavender Iced Tea | Elegant Floral Cooler that combines soothing lavender with robust black tea for a delightful summer drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Culinary Lavender Avoid using essential oils.
  • 4 teaspoons Black Tea Leaves Substitute with rooibos for caffeine-free.
For Sweetening
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Agave Syrup Use monk fruit for zero sugar.
For Brewing
  • 4 cups Water Coconut water is a delightful substitute.
  • 2 cups Ice Cubes Consider using frozen fruit or edible flowers.
For Garnish
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Lavender Sprigs Enhances visual appeal and aroma.

Equipment

  • 1-quart heatproof pitcher
  • kettle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sterilize your 1-quart heatproof pitcher by rinsing it with boiling water and ensure it is dry.
  2. Layer the dried culinary lavender and robust black tea leaves in the prepared pitcher.
  3. Heat 4 cups of water to 195–205°F and pour it over the lavender and tea mixture. Cover immediately.
  4. Steep for 10 minutes, monitoring the time to avoid bitterness.
  5. Remove the infuser or tea bags without squeezing them. Stir in your preferred sweetener.
  6. Cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes) then refrigerate for at least 75 minutes.
  7. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 15gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness according to taste and consider variations like rooibos tea or different sweeteners.

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