Copycat Panera Bread Honey Lavender Tea
Copycat Panera Bread Honey Lavender Tea: Enjoy this soothing herbal tea at home! Easy to make with sweet honey and calming lavender for a refreshing drink.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 fine-mesh sieve
- 4 Glasses
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/4 cup honey - or to taste
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add the dried culinary lavender buds. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the lavender-infused water through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the lavender buds.
- Stir in the honey and lemon juice until well combined.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until cold.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
This tea is best served chilled over ice. You can adjust the amount of honey to your preference. For a stronger lavender flavor, steep the lavender flowers for an additional minute or two.
Variations: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a citrusy note. You can also experiment with adding other complementary herbs like mint or chamomile.
Tips: Ensure you use culinary-grade lavender flowers. If you can't find dried lavender, you can try using a very small amount of lavender extract, but be careful as it is potent.