Escape the ordinary with a refreshing and subtly invigorating Lemon Verbena Iced Tea. This delightful beverage offers a unique fusion of tangy citrus and calming herbal notes, promising an extraordinary taste experience. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind crafting this extraordinary iced tea, revealing a simple yet elegant recipe that transforms ordinary moments into moments of pure bliss. Immerse yourself in the flavors, aromas, and revitalizing essence of lemon verbena as we guide you through the process of creating this delightful beverage.
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LEMON VERBENA ICED TEA
Make and share this Lemon Verbena Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Cool sugar syrup completely.
- Cook lemon verbena leaves in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and plunge into ice water; drain.
- Combine sugar syrup and verbena leaves in a blender; process until smooth. Cover and chill overnight. Strain sugar syrup through a fine sieve into a bowl.
- Place 2/3 cup ice into each of 6 tall glasses; add 1 cup brewed tea and 2 tablespoons sugar syrup to each serving, stirring to combine. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.8, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 16.8, Sugar 16.6
LEMON VERBENA AND MINT TEA - FRENCH VERVEINE AND MINT TISANE
This is my elderly French neighbour's recipe for a refreshing and popular French tisane, she drinks it almost daily as a digestif, using dried lemon verbena and mint leaves in the winter. Tisanes are popular in France, and most salons de thé serve all manner of wonderful natural tisanes and teas, with exotic herbs and spices, as well as fruit and berries. Nearly all French gardens have Lemon Verbena growing, it also grows wild on the hedgerows this far South in France, and it is added to all manner of things in the kitchen - from soups to sauces, and of course it makes a refreshing and easy drink. This can be served warm or chilled with ice. Garnish with fresh lemon verbena leaves.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the fresh herbs (and lemon peel if using) in to a warm teapot. Add the boiling water.
- Allow to infuse for 5 minutes and serve warm, with sugar to taste and a slice of lemon.
- To serve chilled, remove the mint and lemon verbena sprigs and refrigerate before serving with ice cubes and fresh sprigs of lemon verbena and mint.
LEMON VERBENA MINT DETOX TEA
This is a simple detox tea. Lemon verbena is delicious! I came across it while I was picking up my summer herb plants last spring. I had never heard of it before but learned it is good for cooking and tea. Little did I know this little herb has some amazing detox and medicinal benefits. I love lemon but hate what the acid does to my teeth. With lemon verbena you get the flavor of lemon without the acid.
Provided by goldiejames.com
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Hot
Time 8m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour boiling water over verbena and mint sprigs; steep until desired flavor is reached, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 7.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
Tips:
- For a more intense flavor, use fresh lemon verbena leaves. If using dried leaves, use half the amount.
- Steep the tea for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for a stronger flavor.
- Sweeten the tea to taste with honey, sugar, or stevia.
- Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice for a tart flavor.
- Garnish the tea with a lemon verbena sprig or a slice of lemon or lime.
Conclusion:
Lemon verbena iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet or tart, strong or mild, this tea is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give lemon verbena iced tea a try.
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