Name: Lavender Honey Tea
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds; 2 cups hot water just off the boil; 1–2 tablespoons honey to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional; 2 thin lemon slices optional

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Overview

Prep2 min

Cook5 min

Total7 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds2 cups hot waterjust off the boil1–2 tablespoons honeyto taste1 tablespoon fresh lemon juiceoptional2 thin lemon slicesoptional

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Equipment

Kettle
Teapot or heatproof mug
Fine mesh strainer
Spoon

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Method

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Steep the lavender

1) Place the culinary lavender in a teapot or heatproof pitcher. 2) Pour over 2 cups hot water just off the boil. 3) Cover and steep for 4–5 minutes. 4) Strain completely.

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Sweeten and brighten

1) Stir in honey while the tea is still warm. 2) Add lemon juice if you want a brighter finish.

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Serve

Serve warm, or cool and pour over ice.

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Tips

NoteLavender gets strong very quickly. Five minutes is enough. Longer steeping can make the tea taste medicinal or soapy.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies depending on the amount of honey used.

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Storage

Best freshBest served fresh. Leftover tea can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours and served over ice.

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Frequently asked

Can I use any lavender?+

Use culinary-grade lavender only. Decorative or florist lavender may not be intended for food.

Why does my lavender tea taste soapy?+

Usually there is too much lavender or it steeped too long. Use a small amount and strain after about 5 minutes.

Lavender Honey Tea

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment