Refreshing Rose Petal Iced Tea
A simple and elegant iced tea infused with fresh or dried rose petals, perfect for a refreshing floral twist on a classic summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh edible rose petals (or 2 tablespoons dried rose petals), pesticide-free
- 3 teaspoons black or green tea leaves (loose leaf recommended)
- 4 cups (1 liter) filtered water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of filtered water to a rolling boil using a saucepan or kettle (about 5-7 minutes).
- If using fresh rose petals, rinse gently under cold water to remove any dirt or bugs. Place rose petals and tea leaves in a heatproof pitcher or teapot.
- Pour boiling water over the rose petals and tea leaves. Cover loosely and steep for 5 to 7 minutes, avoiding over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
- Strain the petals and tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser into a clean pitcher. Press gently to extract remaining liquid.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in sweetener (1-2 tablespoons) and lemon juice (1 tablespoon) if using. Adjust to taste.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until well chilled.
- Serve over plenty of ice cubes, garnished with fresh rose petals or a lemon slice.
Notes
Avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness; steep for 5-7 minutes. Use pesticide-free edible rose petals. Sweeten while tea is warm for better dissolution. For a caffeine-free option, use rooibos or chamomile tea. Cold brew method can be used by steeping overnight in cold water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 4
- Carbohydrates: 4
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