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Fresh Lavender Honey Iced Tea Recipe Easy Homemade Lemon Refresher

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A refreshing iced tea with floral lavender, natural honey sweetness, and bright lemon, perfect for cooling down on hot days with simple ingredients and easy preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender (food-grade, preferably French lavender)
  • 3 black tea bags (Assam or Earl Grey recommended)
  • 1/4 cup honey (raw or local preferred)
  • 2 large fresh lemons (juice and thin slices for garnish)
  • 4 cups boiling filtered water for steeping
  • 4 cups cold filtered water for chilling
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • Optional: fresh mint sprigs for garnish
  • Optional: splash of sparkling water for a bubbly twist

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil.
  2. Place 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender into a tea infuser or directly into a heatproof pitcher.
  3. Pour the boiling water over the lavender and steep for about 5 minutes until the water has a soft purple tint and floral aroma.
  4. Add 3 black tea bags to the lavender and steep together for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove the tea bags and lavender infuser or strain the loose lavender.
  6. While the tea is still warm, stir in 1/4 cup honey until fully dissolved.
  7. Juice 2 large lemons (about 1/2 cup) and stir the juice into the tea. Adjust lemon or honey to taste.
  8. Pour the tea into a large pitcher if not already in one, add 4 cups of cold water to dilute slightly, and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1-2 hours.
  9. Serve over ice cubes with lemon slices and garnish with fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Do not oversteep lavender to avoid bitterness; 5 minutes is ideal. Use raw or local honey for best flavor. Steep black tea bags separately after lavender to keep flavors balanced. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is essential for brightness. Chill tea thoroughly for best flavor. Freeze lemon slices in ice cubes for consistent flavor as ice melts. Substitute maple syrup or agave nectar for honey to make vegan. For caffeine-free version, use herbal tea instead of black tea.

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