Rose Petal Iced Tea

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

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Strain the 'rose water' into large jug. Remove petals & discard.

3. 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. 4

   Allow the tea to cool then add the 2 tsp rose water, the food colouring and stir. Serve well chilled over ice.