Because it is usually best not to give children caffeinated teas, choose an herbal tea or steaming cider for your Princess Birthday Tea. Lemon verbena or lavender are two for you to consider. Lemon verbena is commercially available in several brands. But your princesses also will be delighted with the aromatic, subtle taste of lavender tea. Be sure to buy dried culinary lavender buds to make this tea. Do not use lavender from florists or garden centers, since it may have been treated with pesticides.
To make lavender tea you will need one quart cold water, five to six teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds and honey or sugar to taste.
Step One: Bring the water to a boil and remove from the heat. Pour a splash of hot water into the teapot, swirl it around to warm the teapot, and then dump it out.
Step Two: Spoon the lavender buds into the pot; pour hot water over the buds, cover, and steep for at least five minutes or to taste.
Step Three: Serve using a tea strainer with honey or sugar to taste.
No need to stick with just warm beverages at your tea party! Try serving a fruit punch, pink lemonade or sparking cider as well.
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