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Lavender tea served fresh
Calming and aromatic lavender tea

Calming Lavender Tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Drinks
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) isn't just for moths! Its flower infusion has been used for centuries as a calming, stress-relieving drink. The flavor is potent and perfumed, so dosage must be careful to avoid a 'soapy' result. Lemon and honey help 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

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Tea infuser or strainer
  • Mug

Instructions

1 ✓

Place lavender in a tea infuser.

Tip: Tiny lavender petals are hard to strain if floating freely.
2 ✓

Pour hot water over it and let steep for maximum 5 minutes.

Tip: Taste at 3 minutes. If intense enough, remove. Over-steeping yields bitter, perfume-like tea.
3 ✓

Remove infuser and let cool slightly.

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

Flavor with honey and lemon.

Tip: Lemon acidity counteracts floral heaviness.

Recipe FAQ

Why does it taste like soap?
You used too much lavender or steeped it too long. Lavender is very concentrated; you need half as much as regular tea.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Dried culinary lavender buds
  • 2 cups Hot water
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 slices Fresh lemon