Lavender Chamomile Mint Tea with Lemon and Honey

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried lavender flowers
• 1/2 cup dried chamomile
• 1/2 cup dried peppermint leaves
• 1/2 cup dried nettle leaves
• 1 generous pinch ground cayenne pepper
• juice of 2 whole lemons
• 1/4 cup honey dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the tea: ---

2. 2

   Combine first 5 ingredients (lavender through cayenne pepper) in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

3. 3

   --- To make a pitcher of tea: ---

4. 4

   In a large kettle, boil 8 cups of water; remove from heat. Add 3 rounded tablespoons of tea to a tea ball and submerge in kettle. Allow to steep for at least 5 minutes. Use a spoon to press tea against the tea ball walls to extract extra flavor. Stir in lemon juice and honey mixture.

5. 5

   Allow to cool, transfer to pitcher and refrigerate.

6. 6

   Serve with or without ice. Enjoy!