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Lavender tea freshly served
Soothing and aromatic lavender tea

Soothing lavender and lemon tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) isn't just for moths! An infusion of its flowers has been a calming, stress-relieving drink for centuries. The flavour is powerful and perfumed, so dosage must be handled carefully to avoid a 'soapy' result. Lemon and honey help to tame the floral intensity.
🕒 Prep Time 2 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 7 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 40 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International / Herbal Tea

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Tea infuser or sieve
  • Mug

Instructions

1 ✓

Put the lavender in a tea infuser.

Tip: The tiny lavender petals are hard to strain out if they are floating freely.
2 ✓

Pour over the water and let stand for a maximum of 5 minutes.

Tip: Taste at 3 minutes. If intense enough, remove. Over-steeping results in a bitter and perfumed taste.
3 ✓

Remove the infuser and let cool slightly.

Tip: Tea that is too hot burns the tongue and masks the flavours.
4 ✓

Flavour with honey and lemon.

Tip: The acidity of lemon counteracts the floral heaviness.

Recipe FAQ

Why does it taste like soap?
You used too much lavender or steeped it too long. Lavender is very potent; you need half as much as you would for an average tea.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Dried culinary lavender flowers
  • 500 ml Hot water
  • 15 g Honey
  • 2 slices Fresh lemon