Ingredients
Directions
Boil 3 cups of water in a medium stovetop pan.
Add the lavender tea and mint in a tea ball or tea bag. Turn down the heat to low and let the lavender and mint steep for 10 minutes.
Strain the tea into a bowl or pitcher. If using tea bags, once cool, squeeze them to extract any remaining tea.
In the meantime, make the lemonade: In a bowl or pitcher add the water and lemon juice. Stir.
Add the lemon mixture and the tea into a large pitcher.
Add mint leaves if desired.
Serve warm in your favorite tea mugs.
If serving immediately, pour the tea in glasses over ice (optional). Garnish with mint leaves.
Makes approximately 40 ounces total.
Chef's Notes
Make it sweet
Stir in a tablespoon of date or maple syrup.
Add a splash of pineapple or orange juice.
Add another layer of flavor
Steep hibiscus, chamomile, or other tea of choice with the lavender and mint.
Other ways to enjoy
Add half sparkling water to the individual glasses to make a spritzer.
Add cranberry juice for a mocktail.
Pour into ice cube trays to make fun and flavorful ice cubes.
Ingredients
Directions
Boil 3 cups of water in a medium stovetop pan.
Add the lavender tea and mint in a tea ball or tea bag. Turn down the heat to low and let the lavender and mint steep for 10 minutes.
Strain the tea into a bowl or pitcher. If using tea bags, once cool, squeeze them to extract any remaining tea.
In the meantime, make the lemonade: In a bowl or pitcher add the water and lemon juice. Stir.
Add the lemon mixture and the tea into a large pitcher.
Add mint leaves if desired.
Serve warm in your favorite tea mugs.
If serving immediately, pour the tea in glasses over ice (optional). Garnish with mint leaves.
Makes approximately 40 ounces total.