Chamomile and Lavender Iced Tea
Equipment
- 1 Medium-sized saucepan
- 1 Tea kettle or pot
- 1 Large heatproof container
- 1 Tea strainer or infuser
- 1 Stirring spoon
- 1 Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 4 cups of water
- 4 chamomile tea bags
- 1 tbsp of dried lavender flowers
- Honey or sweetener of choice, to taste (optional)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh lavender sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chamomile tea bags and dried lavender flowers.
- Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a teapot or large heatproof container with ice cubes.
- Once the steeping time is complete, remove the tea bags and strain the tea into the teapot or container with ice cubes.
- Stir the tea gently to cool it down.
- Add honey or sweetener of choice, if desired, and stir until dissolved.
- Place the iced tea in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the chilled chamomile and lavender iced tea into the glasses.
- Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs, if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the quantities of ingredients according to your taste preferences and desired consistency.