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Lemon verbena iced tea

Refreshing, invigorating and energizing this lemon verbena iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot summer afternoon! Citrusy herbal notes with subtle sweetness from delicious local honey!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Lemon verbena preferably fresh
  • 2+ Tbsp Honey to taste
  • 1/4 Cup lemon juice
  • 2-3 Slices lemon
  • 10 Cups Water

Method
 

  1. Steep lemon verbena for 10-15 min in the 10 cups boiling water (this can be done over the stovetop or in a hot beverage pitcher)
  2. Add in honey to taste and lemon slices
  3. Let cool and refrigerate over night and serve over ice.
  4. Can garnish with your choice of edible flowers. ( I like to leave the lemon verbena stems in the pitcher)