Lavender Herbal Tea Blend - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon fresh lavender flowers
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon balm leaves
2 cups boiling water
1 tea bag (optional)
honey, for serving (see Homemade Lavender Honey)

Preparation

Rinse the inside of the teapot with hot water.
Place the loose herbs into the teapot, or into a tea ball. Add boiling water to the pot and steep for 5 minutes; strain.
Serve in warmed china cups, with honey to taste. Makes two cups of tea.
Note: If you would like a stronger tea, add a black tea bag or loose tea of your choice and you can add another cup of water to make 3 cups of tea.