Though lavender usually blooms in late spring, many lavender farms prune evenly to encourage a second flowering in late summer time, making this an ideal time to make use of the recent flowers in a cooling drink. If you happen to can, take a summertime frolic to a close-by lavender subject and whip up this recipe while you get dwelling.
If that is not an choice, examine your native apothecary for dried, natural lavender flowers, or buy them on-line (I share a vetted listing of on-line retailers right here.) Each recent and dried lavender make great tea, so irrespective of which choice works finest for you, your lavender lemonade can be infused with the perfume and calming advantages of this plant.
In fact, you can even develop your personal lavender as a potted herb or within the backyard. Use any number of fragrant lavender with a scent you want. Simply keep away from ornamental varieties, which have been bred for bigger flowers and are not as richly aromatic. My favourite selection is English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia.