Rose Petal Iced Tea

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 large roses (petals only, white bases removed)
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons rose water
• 1 drop pink food coloring (just a tiny drop)
• 3 green tea bags
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Recipe

• 1 bring the 3 cups water to a boil. add the rose petals and lemon juice then turn off the heat and allow it to sit for 8-10 hours.
• 2 strain the 'rose water' into large jug. remove petals & discard.
• 3 bring the 2 cups of water to a boil, remove from heat and place in the tea bags. brew for 5 minutes. remove the tea bags, and add the granulated sugar to the tea. stir.
• 4 allow the tea to cool then add the 2 tsp rose water, the food colouring and stir. serve well chilled over ice.