Orange Honey Lavender Tea Toddy
A warm mug for snowy evenings and long winter weeks. Lavender tea, a squeeze of orange honey, lemon and clove make a soothing toddy that's lovely with or without a splash of whiskey.
A warm mug for snowy evenings and long winter weeks. Lavender tea, a squeeze of orange honey, lemon and clove make a soothing toddy that's lovely with or without a splash of whiskey.
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Why this pairing works
Orange and clove are classic winter partners, and lavender tea adds a calm, floral base. Honey rounds out the lemon's tartness and makes each sip feel like a warm blanket.
Serves 2 Prep 5 min Cook 5 min
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Lavender Loose Leaf Tea
- 2 cups water
- 2 Lavender Honey Sticks (Orange), or to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 orange slices, each studded with 3 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 oz whiskey or brandy, optional, adults 21+
Directions
- Bring the water just to a boil, then let it rest 1 minute (about 200°F). Steep the tea 5 minutes and strain into 2 mugs.
- Snip the honey sticks and squeeze one into each mug. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Add a clove-studded orange slice and a cinnamon stick to each mug.
- For adults 21+, stir 1 1/2 oz whiskey or brandy into each mug, if you like. Sip while it's hot.
Serve it with: Lavender Scone (Blueberry)
Make it your own
- Try Clover or Cinnamon honey sticks instead of Orange.
- Make a big batch in a teapot for a snow-day afternoon with friends.
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