201/366 Lavender, More Than Just Pot Pourri.
Lavender Tea
3 Tablespoons fresh lavender flowers or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
2 Cups boiling water
honey and lemon
To make lavender tea put the flowers in a teapot or container along with the boiling water steep a good 4 to 5 minutes. Pour into cups straining if necessary to remove the flower buds. Serve lavender flower tea with honey and sliced lemon if desired.
Lavender has many culinary uses but use sparingly you don't want your lavender fairy cakes (cupcakes) or bread to taste like soap :~)
201/366 Lavender, More Than Just Pot Pourri.
Lavender Tea
3 Tablespoons fresh lavender flowers or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
2 Cups boiling water
honey and lemon
To make lavender tea put the flowers in a teapot or container along with the boiling water steep a good 4 to 5 minutes. Pour into cups straining if necessary to remove the flower buds. Serve lavender flower tea with honey and sliced lemon if desired.
Lavender has many culinary uses but use sparingly you don't want your lavender fairy cakes (cupcakes) or bread to taste like soap :~)