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Lemon lavender peppermint tea

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword herbal tea blend, homemade tea gift, lavender tea, peppermint tea
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
A dried herb tea blend of equal parts peppermint, lavender and lemon peel. Steep a tablespoon in boiling water, or seal it in a small glass jar to give as a gift.

Ingredients

  • 1 part dried peppermint leaves
  • 1 part dried lavender buds
  • 1 part dried lemon peel

Directions

  • Dry and chop the lemon peel and ginger first (see the notes).
  • Stir the blend together in a small bowl, using 1 part peppermint, 1 part lavender, and 1 part lemon.
  • Close up in a small glass jar.

Notes

To brew a cup, put 1 tablespoon of the blend in a tea infuser and pour 8 ounces of boiling water over it.
To dry lemon peel and ginger, peel the lemons with a vegetable peeler and cut the ginger into thin strips. Spread them in one layer on a baking sheet and dry in a 200°F oven for about 2 hours, then finely chop. If they aren't fully dry, leave them on the counter overnight.
Store the blend in a small, tightly closed glass jar and use it within a month. Use only fully dried ingredients.