Lavender Earl Grey Tea Recipe
Black whole leaf tea with Bergamot and Lavender. Caffeinated
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Water
Method
Preparation
- 1
Measure Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients including black tea leaves, dried lavender buds, and bergamot oil. Ensure everything is ready for brewing.
- 2
Heat Water
In a kettle, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. This will be used to brew the tea.
Brewing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a teapot or a heatproof container, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves and 1 tablespoon of dried lavender buds.
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Once the water has boiled, carefully pour it over the tea and lavender mixture in the teapot.
- 5
Steep
Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes to extract the flavors from the tea leaves and lavender.
- 6
Add Bergamot Oil
After steeping, add 3 drops of bergamot oil to the tea for that distinctive Earl Grey flavor.
Serving
- 7
Strain and Serve
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea into cups to remove the loose tea leaves and lavender buds. Serve hot.