Shakespeare's Tea
Transport yourself to a world of poetic inspiration with "Shakespeare's Tea," a soul-soothing blend of earthy black tea, fragrant lavender, and herbaceous rosemary, delicately sweetened with honey and brightened by fresh lemon juice. This artisanal tea recipe takes just 10 minutes from start to finish, steeping bold and floral flavors together with a hint of citrusy orange peel for a truly timeless sip. Perfect for cozy afternoons, creative musings, or simply unwinding, this aromatic tea serves two and is as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Treat yourself to this literary-inspired brew and let each sip awaken your inner bard!
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Loose-leaf black tea
- 1 teaspoon Dried lavender flowers
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Dried orange peel
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups Water
Directions
Step 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle.
Step 2
While the water is heating, combine the loose-leaf black tea, dried lavender flowers, dried rosemary, and dried orange peel in a tea infuser or filter.
Step 3
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, pour it over the tea blend in a mug or teapot, ensuring the infuser is fully submerged.
Step 4
Let the tea steep for 4-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
While the tea steeps, prepare the serving cups by adding 1/2 tablespoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to each cup.
Step 6
After the steeping time is complete, remove the tea infuser and discard the used tea and herbs.
Step 7
Divide the brewed tea evenly into the prepared cups, stirring to mix in the honey and lemon juice.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy the poetic experience of Shakespeare's Tea.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (510.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 68.1 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 15.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.6g | |
| Protein 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 34.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 21.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories