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del.icio.usLONGEST DAY TEA
2 or 3 black tea bags (Earl Grey is especially good)
3 quarts of cold water
Any combination of the following:
½cup fresh chamomile flowers
¼cup fresh lavender blossoms, or 2 tablespoons dried
8 to 10 sprigs any kind of mint (peppermint, spearmint, pineapple mint, orange mint, etc.)
4 to 6 sprigs lemon balm
4 to 5 sprigs lemon verbena
Honey or simple syrup to taste
Clear glass or plastic pitcher with a close-fitting lid
Crush the leafy herbs lightly between your hands before combining them with the tea bags, herbal flowers and cold water in the pitcher and set out in a sunny spot with maximum daylight. The tea will take several hours to reach full strength. Strain and serve over ice. Sweeten with honey or simple syrup if desired. Optional garnish: borage flowers, mint.
The Wichita Eagle
Adapted from NPR
