LAVENDER LEMONADE TEA - HOT OR ICED

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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.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.6, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 41.1, Protein 0.2

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