Lavender Lemonade Tea - Hot Or Iced - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water (divided use)
1/4 cup organic fresh edible lavender, well rinsed (or 1-2 tablespoons dried lavender)
1 fresh lemon, zest of
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar (preferably superfine)
lemon slice, to garnish

Preparation

Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the lavender and lemon zest; cover and steep for 1 hour.
Strain the lavender mixture into a 2-quart or larger pitcher. Add lemon juice, sugar and remaining 3 cups water; stir until sugar dissolves.
Serve in tall, ice-filled glasses, garnished with lemon slices (or serve hot with honey, as you wish). Top up with additional water, if desired, or to taste.