How to Make Lavender Tea
Learn all about this amazing herbal lavender tea, what it is and how to make it hot or cold brewed. Find tips to make the perfect cup!
Equipment
- Lavender Flower Buds
Ingredients
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Lavender Petals
- 1 Cup Filtered Water
Instructions
Hot Tea
- Boil Water – bring water to a boil either on the stovetop or using an electric kettle. (Set to 212°)
- Prepare Teapot – add some warm water to your teapot and swish around to warm it up. Discard water.
- Measure Lavender – add lavender directly into the teapot or use a tea infuser. Pour water over the tea.
- Steep – steep tea covered for 5 minutes.
- Strain Out Tea – after straining out tea solids, pour into a teacup and enjoy!
Cold Brew
- Add 4 cups of water to your pitcher.
- Measure in 4 teaspoons of lavender tea.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
- Strain out tea solids.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Sweeten the tea with a bit of honey or lavender simple syrup.
- When making hot tea use the correct temperature for herbal tea which is 212°. For more tips see: how to make loose leaf tea.
- Using too much lavender will make your tea bitter. If you would like a stronger tea, allow the tea to steep longer. (this is not usually a good practice for tea, but with this one, it is OK to steep longer than the recommended time.)
- Try making your own tea blend. Lavender and chamomile is a classic combination as well as lavender and mint.
- Use good water! Great water makes great tea!
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