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Lavender Tea

lavender infusion, Lavandula angustifolia

6.8/10 editor's score

An infusion of lavender buds. Lavender is native to the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast, and its buds and greens are used in teas.

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Tisane, not from Camellia sinensis. Based on published sources, not yet tasted.

Dried lavender buds, top-down

What you need

1 g dried lavender flowersLavender Tea
250 ml water100°C
Steep 5:001 steep
InfusionPale yellow-green
Served inMug or cup

At a glance

An infusion of lavender buds.

CaffeineCaffeine-free
Beginner fit7.0 / 10From the editor's score
HarvestSummer floweringSummer flowers.
Pairs withShortbread, Honey, Lemon cakeLess good with savoury food
Grown asDry hillsVarious regions, Native to Iberia and the Mediterranean
Served inMug or cupA general choice

About Lavender Tea

What sources say about the taste

Sources say lavender is used in many regions to flavour tea 1.

01 · Aroma

First sip

Lift the cup and smell before you drink.

02 · Taste

Middle

Let it sit on the tongue for a moment.

03 · Finish

Finish

What stays after you swallow.

Hover or tap a noteBigger image and more dots mean a stronger note.

Notes and intensities are an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not our own tasting.

Where it is grown

Various regionsNative to Iberia and the MediterraneanPORTUGAL
Used
Buds and greens, in teas 1
Native
Iberia and the Mediterranean coast 1
Blends
With black, green or herbal teas 1
Family
Lamiaceae, the mint family 2

More from Various regions and Portugal.

History and culture

Queen Elizabeth I of England is said to have prized lavender, used then in teas both medicinally and for its taste 1.

The English word lavender came into use in the 13th century 1.

Editor's score

6.8/10

Weighted across six criteria: flavour 30%, heritage 20%, availability 15%, value 15%, beginners 10%, versatility 10%.

Based on published sources, not yet tasted. Rates the plant, not a brand. How we score →

1086Flavour & complexity: 6.0Origin & heritage: 6.5Availability: 7.5Value: 8.0Beginner-friendliness: 7.0Versatility: 7.0Flavour 6.0Heritage 6.5Availability 7.5Value 8.0Beginners 7.0Versatility 7.0
Taste profile and caffeine

Profile is an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not a lab measurement or our own tasting.

Caffeine

Brewed coffee~95 mg
Black tea (average)~47 mg
Green tea (average)~28 mg
Lavender Tea0 mg

Lavender contains no caffeine. Per 8 fl oz (240 ml) cup. Coffee and tea averages from Mayo ClinicC.

Harvest calendar

Our general guide for lavender. Tap a month or a season.

The plant

Buds of Lavandula, often English lavender, L. angustifolia 12.

How it is made
01Picking

Flower spikes cut.

02Drying

Dried; buds rubbed off.

Dry herb and infusion
Dry lavender budsSmall purple-grey buds.
LiquorPale yellow-green.
After steeping
Wet leafSoft swollen buds.

The colour swatch is an approximate guide, not a photograph.

Food pairings and storage

Works well

  • Shortbread
  • Honey
  • Lemon cake

Best avoided

  • Savoury food

Pairings are general suggestions from the tea's style, not tested matches.

Storage

  • Airtight, opaque container, away from light, heat and moisture.
  • Dried flowers and leaves lose aroma within about a year.
  • Buy small amounts and keep away from spices and coffee, which taint the smell.
Quality and buying

Whole buds or blends 1.

Buying tips

  1. Region shown is an approximate area.
  2. English lavender is not native to England 2.
FAQ
Does lavender tea have caffeine?

No, unless it is blended with tea leaves 1.

Find it inHerbal infusionsTeas from PortugalVarious regionsCaffeine-freeFloralHerbal

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, "Lavandula". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavandula
  2. Wikipedia, "Lavandula angustifolia". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavandula_angustifolia
  3. Mayo Clinic, "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more". www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Scores and content updated 30 Oct 2026.