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Celebrate tea - the nectar of the gods - with an informative and lushly photographed salute to this incomparable beverage. More than 35 recipes for tea-related confections and parties help you plan special and fun occasions, including a wedding shower tea, Christmas tea, and tea party for children.

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Victoria The Pleasures of Tea: Recipes and Rituals

Authors: Kim Waller

Date: March 2005

ISBN: 1588164640

Publisher: Hearst

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Lavender Sorbet
Recipe from: Victoria The Pleasures of Tea
by Kim Waller
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A cup of warm Lavender Tea perfectly complements this frosty, palate—cleansing dessert.

Makes about 1 1/2 pints

2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
4 heads pesticide-free lavender flowers
Juice of 1 lemon
Pesticide-free lavender flowers, for garnish

In a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water and the sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring, and cook the syrup until it is clear. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of the syrup with the lavender flowers and half the lemon juice. Slowly bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, cover, and let cool completely.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups water. Add the remaining lemon juice if the mixture seems too sweet.
Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Let the sorbet stand in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.
Spoon into decorative ice cream dishes or stemmed glasses. Garnish with the fresh lavender flowers and serve immediately.

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