Herbal Iced Tea

Name: Herbal Iced Tea
Yield: About 1.9 L (8 cups)
Ingredients: 1.9 L (8 cups) water; 20 g (1 large handful) fresh herbs: mint, lemon balm, chamomile, lavender, or a mix; 2-3 Tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste); Juice of 1 lemon; Ice

A refreshing, caffeine-free summer drink that showcases whatever herbs you have growing.

About 1.9 L (8 cups)

Yield

10 minutes + cooling

Time

Refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Keeps

A refreshing, caffeine-free summer drink that showcases whatever herbs you have growing.

Ingredients

1.9 L (8 cups) water
20 g (1 large handful) fresh herbs: mint, lemon balm, chamomile, lavender, or a mix
2-3 Tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
Juice of 1 lemon
Ice

Method

Bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat.
Add the fresh herbs. Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes (longer for stronger flavor — taste as you go).
Strain out the herbs. Stir in honey while the tea is still warm (it dissolves better). Add lemon juice.
Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs and lemon slices.
*Favorite combinations:**
**Mint-lemon**: Fresh mint + lemon juice + honey
**Chamomile-lavender**: Chamomile flowers + a few lavender buds + honey
**Lemon balm-ginger**: Lemon balm + sliced fresh ginger + honey
*Storage:** Refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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