Floral Iranian Gol Gavzaban with Lemon and Honey

Name: Floral Iranian Gol Gavzaban with Lemon and Honey
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Beverage
Ingredients: Dried Gol Gavzaban flowers; Boiling water; Dried chamomile flowers (optional); Fresh lemon juice; Honey; Lemon zest

A Scented Herbal Tea Infused with Citrus Sweetness

This aromatic Persian tea made with Gol Gavzaban flowers offers a perfect blend of floral notes, citrus, and honey sweetness, making it an ideal calming beverage for any time of the day.

25 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Floral Tea

Dried Gol Gavzaban flowers

2 tablespoons

Boiling water

4 cups

Dried chamomile flowers (optional)

1 tablespoon

For the Lemon and Honey Mixture

Fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Honey

3 tablespoons

Lemon zest

1 teaspoon

Preparation

Preparing the Herbal Blend

Rinse Flowers

Rinse the dried Gol Gavzaban flowers under cold water quickly to remove any impurities.

Combine with Chamomile

Place them along with the chamomile flowers in a teapot or heatproof jug.

Adding chamomile flowers enhances calming effects and can improve sleep quality.

Steep Flowers

Pour 4 cups of freshly boiled water over the flowers. Cover and let steep for about 10-15 minutes.

Ensure the water is not too hot to prevent cooking the delicate flowers, which can lead to bitterness.

Mixing the Lemon and Honey

Combine Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, honey, and lemon zest.

Dissolve Honey

Stir until the honey is fully dissolved into the lemon juice.

Adjust Sweetness

Taste, and adjust sweetness to your preference by adding more honey if needed.

Cooking Process

Steeping

Allow the tea to steep until the desired strength is achieved, typically 10-15 minutes.

Mixing

Once the tea is ready, mix the floral infusion with the lemon and honey mixture while still warm.

Straining

Strain the mixture to remove flower particles before serving.

Plating & Serving