Herbal Lavender Tea Recipe from Dry Lavender Buds
Turn your home into a spa with this herbal lavender tea recipe! It’s made from dry lavender buds, hot water, lemon, and a touch of sweetener. Relax with a warm cup or make it iced tea for summer sipping!
🪻Best Lavender For Tea
You guys know I live smack dab in the middle of America’s lavender capital, right? It practically grows in the sidewalk cracks! So, I feel it is my duty and honor to share a homemade lavender tea recipe made from dry lavender buds that will quickly transform your home into a spa.
First, we need to talk about what lavender is edible and what lavender is not. You want to use culinary lavender. Edible lavender is typically from English varieties. Avoid eating French lavender, which is commonly used in bath products, such as soap, and tastes like it too.
An easy way to remember which lavender is edible:
English = edible
French = fragrant
When choosing culinary lavender, look for varieties in the lavandula angustifolia family. These have a low camphor content (which tastes medicinal) and a sweet floral flavor. Here are my top picks:
🔖 Simple Ingredients
You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Hot water- Use water that is just off boil (195°-205°F / 90°-96 °C) to avoid scorching the buds. An electric tea kettle with a built-in thermomotor is handy for this. Or boil water and then let it stand for a minute to cool.
Dry lavender buds- Like we just discussed, choose culinary lavender. There is no need to grind the buds. Whole buds steep gently for a balanced (not bitter) brew. I used Royal Velvet in this recipe and love the deep purple color.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice- This is an important ingredient! The acid in lemon juice is what turns the tea from an underwhelming light purple to a beautiful, vibrant pink. Plus, it adds just the right amount of lemony zing.
Sweetener- This is a nice touch to balance any bitterness from the lavender and acidity from the lemon juice. Use your favorite beverage sweetener. Simple syrup, maple syrup, agave, and organic cane sugar are great options. Scroll down to Sweetener Suggestions for measurements.
🫖 How to Make This Recipe(with photos)
When you’re ready to make this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post. You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements there.
1. Place 1 tablespoon of dry whole culinary lavender buds in a tea infuser or a tea ball in a large mug or small teapot.
2. Pour 12 oz of water, just off boil, over the lavender buds.
3. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. (No longer or a bitter taste will develop.)
4. Stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and your choice of (optional) sweetener. Garnish with a few lavender sprigs and enjoy!
Note: Milk (any type) will curdle when it mixes with the lemon juice in the tea (similar to the reaction in buttermilk).
🍯 Sweetener Suggestions
Sweeten your home spa experience with 1-3 teaspoons of sweetener per 12 oz of lavender tea.
Use 1 tablespoon of simple syrup
Or 1-2 teaspoons of more concentrated sweeteners like maple syrup, agave, or organic cane sugar.
Regular simple syrup
Maple syrup
Agave
Organic cane sugar- Add this to the bottom of the cup before adding hot water so it has time to dissolve.
❄️ How to Store
I love making a *big* batch of lavender tea to sip on throughout the week! It’s so refreshing straight from the fridge.
To store, let the tea cool to room temperature first. Then transfer it to a glass jar, bottle, or pitcher with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
⭐️ Tips for Great Tea
I promise this homemade recipe is just as easy as using a tea bag! Here are a few tricks I’ve learned over the years to help you brew the perfect comforting drink.
1️⃣ Use whole culinary lavender buds from the angustifolia family. Do not grind them up! Grinding the buds releases too many essential oils, leaving you with bitter, soapy tea. Scroll up to the chart on Best Lavender for Tea to see what varieties I recommend.
2️⃣ Steep for 5 minutes only. Your cup of lavender tea can go from floral to bitter in a matter of minutes, just like when brewing other teas. 5 minutes is just the right amount of time.
3️⃣ Don’t skip the lemon juice. You’ll feel like a magician when you pour lemon juice into your tea and watch it quickly turn a vibrant shade of pink. Bright lemon is the perfect flavor complement to floral lavender.
4️⃣ If making iced tea, freeze some of the lavender tea in ice cube trays. Then your tea won’t become watery as the ice melts.
5️⃣ This recipe is best without milk (any type), which will curdle as it mixes with the lemon juice.
🌿 Health Benefits of Lavender Tea
Lavender is best known for its calming effects and reduces anxiety and stress. Great for winding down after a long day.
A traditional remedy for insomnia, drinking lavender tea may help you fall asleep faster and improve overall sleep quality for restful sleep.
Antioxidant-rich lavender has polyphenols that support the immune system, reduce inflammation, and help fight oxidative stress.
🛒 Where to Buy Culinary Lavender
Happily, lavender is pretty easy to find. Here are a few good options so you can dive right into homemade tea!
✅ Natural grocery stores will often have lavender in the bulk herb or spice section.
✅ Lavender farms and shops usually sell on-site and online. My favorite lavender shop is B&B Family Lavender Farm, where I host annual field-to-fork culinary events.
✅ Farmers markets, especially in an area with lavender farms.
💜 More Vegan Lavender Recipes
This crazy good Lavender Lemonade recipe is sweetened with lavender simple syrup.
Lavender Moon Milk is the perfect dairy-free nightcap.
Make Vegan Lemon Lavender Scones to dip in your tea!
It’s so empowering (and easy) to make your own lavender tea! And now that we’re officially home spa buddies, I hope you have as much fun sipping away as I have. This is so your cup of tea!
💗 From my tea kettle to yours,
X,o,
Leave a Comment & Rating
If you like this Herbal Lavender Tea Recipe, be sure to leave a comment down below as well as a 5-star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. This helps others find my website, and I absolutely love hearing about your creations!
And be sure to follow along and tag me on Instagram and Pinterest. Thank you SO much for your support!
Herbal Lavender Tea Recipe from Dry Lavender Buds
Turn your home into a spa with this herbal lavender tea recipe! It’s made from dry lavender buds, hot water, lemon, and a touch of sweetener. Relax with a warm cup or make it iced tea for summer sipping!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon of dry whole culinary lavender buds in a tea infuser or a tea ball in a large mug or small teapot.
- Pour 12 oz of water, just off boil, over the lavender buds.
- Cover and steep for 5 minutes. (no longer or a bitter taste will develop)
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and your choice of (optional) sweetener. Garnish with a few lavender sprigs and enjoy!
Notes
Milk (any type) will curdle when it mixes with the lemon juice in the tea (similar to the reaction in buttermilk).
🍯 Sweetener Suggestions
Sweeten your home spa experience with 1-3 teaspoons of sweetener per 12 oz of lavender tea.
Use 1 tablespoon of simple syrup
Or 1-2 teaspoons of more concentrated sweeteners like maple syrup, agave, or organic cane sugar.
- Lavender simple syrup
- Regular simple syrup
- Maple syrup
- Agave
- Organic cane sugar- Add this to the bottom of the cup before adding hot water so it has time to dissolve.
❄️ How to Store
I love making a *big* batch of lavender tea to sip on throughout the week! It’s so refreshing straight from the fridge.
To store, let the tea cool to room temperature first. Then transfer it to a glass jar, bottle, or pitcher with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
⭐️ Tips for Great Tea
I promise this homemade recipe is just as easy as using a tea bag! Here are a few tricks I’ve learned over the years to help you brew the perfect comforting drink.
1️⃣ Use whole culinary lavender buds from the angustifolia family. Do not grind them up! Grinding the buds releases too many essential oils, leaving you with bitter, soapy tea. Scroll up to the chart on Best Lavender for Tea to see what varieties I recommend.
2️⃣ Steep for 5 minutes only. Your cup of lavender tea can go from floral to bitter in a matter of minutes, just like when brewing other teas. 5 minutes is just the right amount of time.
3️⃣ Don’t skip the lemon juice. You’ll feel like a magician when you pour lemon juice into your tea and watch it quickly turn a vibrant shade of pink. Bright lemon is the perfect flavor complement to floral lavender.
4️⃣ If making iced tea, freeze some of the lavender tea in ice cube trays. Then your tea won’t become watery as the ice melts.
5️⃣ This recipe is best without milk (any type), which will curdle as it mixes with the lemon juice.
For step-by-step instructions with photos, scroll up to blog post!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
8Fat (grams)
0 gSat. Fat (grams)
0 gCarbs (grams)
10 gFiber (grams)
0 gNet carbs
4 gSugar (grams)
2 gProtein (grams)
0 gSodium (milligrams)
17 mgCholesterol (grams)
0 mgNutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.
