Ingredients
The following ingredients have 9 Servings
- 8 black tea bags
- 9 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large handful culinary lavender
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instruction
- 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!
