Lavender tea is a beverage made from dried lavender flower buds. It has a strong floral flavor with a subtle minty note. It tastes light and refreshing, unless you use too many lavender buds. Read our article to learn more!
What is lavender tea?
Lavender tea is actually an herbal tea, which consists of infusing dried lavender flower buds in water.
There are over 40 species of lavender – English and French varieties are the most commonly used for making lavender tea. Lavender flowers and buds are purple, giving the beverage a slightly purple hue.
We recommend that you always use food-grade lavender to ensure that it has not been treated with pesticides.
What does lavender tea taste like?
The flavor is intensely floral with a slight menthol note. It has a light and fresh taste, unless you add too many lavender buds.
Does lavender tea contain caffeine?
No! There's no caffeine in lavender tea; it's actually an infusion. It's an excellent drink to enjoy in the evening before bed because it won't keep you awake and will help you relax.
Is lavender tea a real tea?
Lavender tea is NOT real tea. Real tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, and since lavender comes from the lavender plant, it is not considered real tea.
Virtues and benefits
Lavender is often used in tea blends to promote relaxation because it helps reduce anxiety and depression. It is calming and helps promote sleep.
Inhaling lavender oil and essence has also been shown to reduce menstrual cramps and is excellent for relieving digestive ailments.
Ingredients and preparation of lavender tea
- Boil the water (100 degrees Celsius)
- Put some lavender in the teapot (about 30g) and add hot water.
- Cover the teapot for about ten minutes
- Strain the lavender buds and pour the hot tea into a teacup.
- Enjoy!
