How to Make Cold Brew Lavender Iced Tea

1. Put dried lavender buds and cool or room temperature water in a pitcher or glass container. Cover pitcher and put in refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Stir to make sure lavender buds get dampened by the water and isn't sitting dry on top of the water surface. Use filtered water for a better tasting iced tea. 
2. Strain lavender buds and pour tea into a cup. Ice is optional since the tea is already cold.

Brewing Guide

• TEA: ½ teaspoon lavender tea
• WATER: 1 cup (8 oz.)
• WATER TEMPERATURE: 208°F
• STEEP TIME: 5 minutes

• TEA: ½ teaspoon lavender tea
• WATER: 1 cup (8 oz.)
• WATER TEMPERATURE: Cold water
• STEEP TIME: 6-12 hours in the refrigerator

Tips

• Use loose tea instead of tea bags for a better quality cup of tea.
• For a stronger cup of lavender tea, add a couple of more minutes to your steep time or add 1/8 teaspoon more of loose tea. A little bit of lavender goes a long way.
• Use a glass teapot to make herbal tea so you can see the pretty herbals in water.
• If you want to sweeten, use simple syrup which will easily dissolve into the drink. Use my quick simple syrup or lavender simple syrup recipes if you want homemade.
• Mix and match! Add lavender tea to Earl Grey or chamomile to make your own tea blend.
• Herbal teas like lavender are a lot easier to brew than other types of teas since it doesn't get overly bitter if brewed for longer than 5 minutes.
• Lavender tea can be brewed and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep it covered or airtight glass container or pitcher.
• Loose lavender tea and tea sachets should be stored in an airtight container away from light, odors, humidity, and heat.