Lavender Basil Tea with Lemonade
Utensil:
Whistling Tea Kettle
Recipe Description:
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2
cups
boiling water
(480
mL)
4
tea bags or .025 ounces/8g lavender tea
1
bunch fresh basil, some reserved for garnish
4
cups
cool water
(960
mL)
10
ounces
lemonade concentrate (or make fresh lemonade)
(295
mL)
1
lemon
Directions:
- Place water in tea kettle and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat, place tea and basil in kettle and allow to steep for 30 minutes.
- Pour through strainer into pitcher with a lid (a lid will help to protect tea from other refrigerator odors that can seep into the taste).
- Prepare water and lemonade concentrate. Blend with brewed tea.
- Pour over ice. Garnish with slice of lemon and sprig of basil.