Description
This unique beverage combines the sweetness of ripe blueberries with the gentle floral notes of culinary lavender, offering an experience that is as soothing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 1–2 tbsp honey or sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup cold water or ice cubes
- Extra ice, for serving
- Optional: mint sprigs, lemon slices, fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Begin your refreshing journey by pouring 2 cups of water into a small saucepan. Heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Once your water is boiling, toss in the blueberries and dried lavender into the bubbling water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Set a fine mesh strainer over a heat-safe container and pour the liquid through it.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in your desired amount of honey or sugar.
- Next, add 1 cup of cold water to your sweetened tea and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Once your tea is chilled, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the aromatic blueberry lavender tea over it. Garnish with mint, lemon slices, or extra blueberries if desired.
Notes
Ensure your lavender is culinary grade, and adjust sweetness based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
Nutrition
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Protein: 0.5 g