Lavender Lemonade Tea - Hot or Iced

Name: Lavender Lemonade Tea - Hot or Iced
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 5 cups, 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups water (divided use); 1/4 cup organic fresh edible lavender, well rinsed (or 1-2 tablespoons dried lavender); 1 fresh lemon, zest of; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 cup sugar (preferably superfine); lemon slice, to garnish

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Recipe by BecR2400

A favorite spring and summertime drink of mine, using fresh or dried lavender and lemons from the garden. Wonderfully refreshing! May be served cold over ice, or hot with honey. Adapted from "The Ultimate Liquor-Free Drink Guide" by Sharon Tyler Herbst.

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READY IN: 1hr 10mins

SERVES: 5

YIELD: 5 cups

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

cups water (divided use)
¹⁄₄

cup organic fresh edible lavender, well rinsed (or 1-2 tablespoons dried lavender)
1

fresh lemon, zest of
1

cup fresh lemon juice
1

cup sugar (preferably superfine)
lemon slice, to garnish

DIRECTIONS

Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the lavender and lemon zest; cover and steep for 1 hour.
Strain the lavender mixture into a 2-quart or larger pitcher. Add lemon juice, sugar and remaining 3 cups water; stir until sugar dissolves.
Serve in tall, ice-filled glasses, garnished with lemon slices (or serve hot with honey, as you wish). Top up with additional water, if desired, or to taste.

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