Description
A refreshing Lavender Iced Tea with Blueberry Foam recipe! This easy summer drink combines floral flavors with a sweet and tangy foam for a beautiful and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups water
- 4 bags black tea (or your favorite tea)
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup honey (or sugar, to taste)
- Ice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1. Make the Lavender Tea: In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the tea bags and dried lavender. Steep for 5 minutes.
- 2. Sweeten the Tea: Remove the tea bags and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender. Stir in the honey (or sugar) until dissolved.
- 3. Chill the Tea: Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- 4. Prepare the Blueberry Puree: While the tea is chilling, combine the blueberries and a tablespoon of water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5. Blend the Blueberry Puree: Transfer the blueberry mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds and skins. Let cool completely.
- 6. Make the Blueberry Foam: In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the cooled blueberry puree.
- 7. Assemble the Drink: Fill glasses with ice. Pour the chilled lavender iced tea over the ice, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- 8. Top with Blueberry Foam: Spoon the blueberry foam over the iced tea. Garnish with fresh blueberries or a sprig of lavender, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lavender iced tea, blueberry foam, summer drink, floral tea, aesthetic beverage