4.5 from 6 votes
Lemon Lavender Iced Tea
Lightly sweetened black iced tea infused with floral lavender flavor and fresh lemon juice. Crisp and refreshing.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 55 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 black tea bags
- 9 cups water divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large handful lavender culinary variety
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add lavender and continue to boil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely, then strain the lavender from the syrup with a mesh strainer.
- In another small saucepan, boil 2 cups of water. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Allow to steep for at least 30 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lavender syrup, brewed tea, lemon juice and remaining 6 cups of water. Stir well to combine. You may add additional sugar or lemon juice to taste if desired; as written the drink is only lightly sweetened and refreshing.Chill the pitcher of tea thoroughly. Stir again, then pour over ice. Enjoy!
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Notes
- You will also need: 2 small saucepans, mesh strainer, large drink pitcher
Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
6mg
(0%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin C
2.4mg
(3%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.