Exact quantities, then the method.
Lavender lemonade is a lovely thing, and this is the tea version: chilled Twinings Quiet Mind brings camomile and a gentle lavender note, and a good squeeze of lemon balances the florals so it never tips into soapy. No caffeine, and it looks pretty in the glass.
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Makes a jug for four. Brew the Quiet Mind strong and chill it before pouring it out long, over ice, with lemon and mint.
You'll need
- 4 tea bags of Twinings Quiet Mind
- 800ml freshly boiled water (100C)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
- A few sprigs of fresh mint
- Plenty of ice
Method
- The 4 bags of lavender and lemon need a strong 6 minutes steeping in the boiled water; then remove them.
- Sweeten the warm lavender tea with honey if using, then cool and chill it.
- Tip the chilled lavender tea into a large jug, then the lemon juice.
- Add lemon slices and mint to the lavender jug, heap in ice, and serve in tall glasses.
- Use a light hand with the lavender, as too much can taste soapy when chilled.
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Brewed with: Twinings Quiet Mind, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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