Lavender Lime Iced Green Tea

This iced green tea is filled with refreshing summertime goodness!

Glass of iced green tea on porch table with pink flower in the background

Lavender Lime Iced Green Tea

This iced green tea is perfect for sitting on the porch and taking in the slower days of summer! With just a hint of sweetness from honey but lots of flavor, it's a great substitute for soda.
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Glass of iced green tea on porch table with pink flower in the background
Prep Time:7 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons loose green tea
  • 1 Tablespoon dried lavender buds
  • zest from 2 medium limes grated fine
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 Cup fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Bring 6 Cups water to boil. Turn off heat, remove from heat & let cool 2 min then place loose leaf tea, lavender, and zest in large infuser (or wrapped in cheese cloth and then tied with kitchen twine), place in hot water and steep 5 min. Remove tea leaf mix. Let cool 10 min.
  • Add honey and lime juice. Stir; then add 2 Cups ice water and stir until melted. Place in refrigerator to chill. Serve over ice. Refrigerate remaining tea.

Notes

Preferred ingredients – Loose Green Tea: U.S. Wellness Naturals Organic Gunpowder Green Tea, Dried Lavender Buds: From Great Origins Organic Lavender Flowers

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.1g | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 4.4g | Calcium: 3mg
Calories: 18kcal
Author: Emily Haygood
Nutrition Facts for lavender lime iced green tea

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Why I Love This Iced Green Tea

  • It is filled with summertime flavor!
  • Green tea has so many health benefits.
  • I’m always looking for healthier drinks to replace soda.
  • It uses honey for just a touch of sweetness.
  • It’s perfect for tea time.
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