Keyword
garden party, iced tea, lavender, tea party
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Servings8
Ingredients
4tea bagsblack tea or decaf
1tablespoondried culinary lavender
1cupsugar or honeyoptional
4cupsboiling water
4cupscold water
Instructions
Pour 4 cups of boiling water into a large pitcher.
Add tea bags, sugar or honey (if using), and dried lavender.
Let steep for about 20 minutes.
Remove tea bags and strain out lavender using a fine mesh sieve or tea strainer.
Add 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
Chill and serve over ice.
Recipe Notes
Use culinary lavender for the best flavor—too much can taste strong or soapy.
Adjust sweetness to taste or leave unsweetened.
Use decaf tea for a caffeine-free version.
Add lemon slices for a fresh citrus twist.