Chamomile Lavender Mint Iced Tea

Photo: John Clark

Willow Light, owner of Spa Willamina in Portland, Oregon created this concoction, which is even better the day after it's made.

Yield

Makes 14 cups

Ingredients

• 1 loosely packed cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried chamomile (or 4 chamomile tea bags)

Preparation

1. Crush mint leaves and put in a 1-gal. lidded jar. Add lavender and chamomile.

2. Fill jar with water to within 2 in. of rim. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours. Pour through a cheesecloth-lined colander into pitcher for serving.