Lavender Mint Tea Recipe

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With the fabulous flavors of mint, lavender, rosemary and honey, you won't miss the tea leaves in this hot beverage from our home economists.

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Lavender Mint Tea Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
4 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons honey, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the mint, lavender and rosemary. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 4 minutes. Strain tea, discarding mint mixture. Stir in honey if desired. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Look for dried lavender flowers in spice shops. If using lavender from the garden, make sure it hasn’t been treated with chemicals.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 3 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Lavender Mint Tea in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p203