Peach Lavender Evening

Peach and lavender give rooibos a floral, softly fruity character, but the lavender needs care. Use a small amount of culinary flowers so the cup stays fragrant rather than perfumed. Thin slices of ripe peach help the fruit remain noticeable against the tea and flowers. Brew the rooibos first, then check the infusion after a short rest. This is a delicate pairing that doesn’t improve simply by making every flavor stronger.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Hot water
• 1 tea bag Rooibos tea
• 1/4 cup Peach slices
• 1/8 tsp Culinary lavender

Make it

1. Add the tea or fruit and spices to a heatproof mug or small saucepan.
2. Pour in the hot water. Steep tea for the time on its packet, or gently simmer fruit for 3–5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags. Strain if you prefer, add any optional sweetener, and sip while comfortably warm.

Benefits

Rooibos · caffeine-free with peach and lavender

With peach and lavender beside rooibos, you can enjoy a mellow, woody brewed flavor while keeping caffeine out of this recipe.

Peach beside rooibos and lavender

Using 1/4 cup of peach adds a mellow stone-fruit sweetness to the warm rooibos and lavender, bringing aroma as well as taste to this combination.

Use culinary lavender, never essential oil.