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Lemon-Lime Iced Dandedlion Tea

Sweet and sassy, with hits of citrus, and floral notes. This quick and easy drink will be your new favorite spring and early summertime beverage.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quart Dandelion Blossoms
  • 1/3 cup Sugar You can substitute in your favorite sweetener
  • 1 cup Hot Water
  • 1 quart Ice
  • 1 quart Cool Water
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Lime

Equipment

  • Kettle
  • Pitcher
  • Mixing Spoon

Method
 

  1. Pick 1-quart fresh dandelion blossoms and rinse them in cool water.
  2. In a jar, bowl, or pitcher pour 1 cup of very hot water over your dandelion blossoms.
  3. Steep blossoms from 5 - 7 minutes.
  4. Strain and remove the dandelion blossoms.
  5. To the hot dandelion tea add your sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Add your cool water, the juice of 1 lemon, the juice of 1 lime, and mix well.
  7. Add your ice, serve immediately and garnish with fresh dandelion blossoms. Refrigerate and use and remaining tea within 36 hours.