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lavender lemon iced tea served over ice with lemon peel and lavender sprig

Lavender Lemon Iced Tea

 Elegant iced black tea infused with delicate lavender and bright lemon peel aroma. Lightly sweetened with honey and finished with gentle citrus acidity — floral, refined, and beautifully restrained.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

BLACK TEA BASE
  • 1.65 L water
  • 5 item black tea bags Ceylon or light breakfast tea
BOTANICAL & CITRUS FLAVORING
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender buds or 1 small fresh lavender sprig
  • 2 strips lemon peel yellow part only; no white pith
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice for light acidity
  • 2-3 tbsp mild honey to taste
TO SERVE
  • item ice
  • item fresh lavender sprig
  • item lemon peel twists

Method
 

  1. Heat the water to 90–95°C (195–203°F). Add the black tea bags and steep for 2½–3 minutes maximum. Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
  2. While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
  3. Add the lavender buds (or fresh sprig) to the cooled tea. Refrigerate and let infuse for 5–7 minutes only, just until a soft floral aroma develops. Remove the lavender promptly — overinfusion turns soapy.
  4. Add the lemon peel strips and let infuse for 5 minutes, then remove. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice for light brightness, adding up to 1½ tablespoons only if needed. The drink should stay aromatic, not sharp.
  5. Continue chilling the tea for 1–2 hours until fully cold and integrated.
  6. Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled lavender lemon iced tea, and garnish with a fresh lavender sprig and a twist of lemon peel.

Notes

  • Lavender is powerful — treat it like a spice, not an herb.
  • Lemon here is mostly fragrance; the peel does the heavy lifting.
  • Use mild honey so floral notes stay clean and elegant.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours for peak aroma.