Lemon Balm Tea Recipe
Learn how to make lemon balm tea with this simple recipe made from fresh from or dried lemon balm. This tea tastes delicious with hints of mint and lemon. Not only is it a soothing warm drink, but may also help to reduce stress and promote peace and calm along with many other health benefits.
Equipment
- Organic Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Ingredients
- 18 Lemon Balm Leaves or 2 tea bags
- 2 Cups Filtered Water
- Honey to taste
- Lemon Slices optional
- Ginger Slices optional
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and pour a bit into your teapot to warm it up. Swirl the water around and discard. (This small step helps keep the teapot from possible cracking and it also helps to maintain the temperature of the water throughout the steeping process.)
- Prepare your tea leaves by rinsing and patting them dry. You can give the leaves a small chop if desired. This just aids in releasing the flavors.
- Add lemon balm leaves to the teapot (use an infuser if desired) and pour hot water over the tea and cover the teapot with a lid.
- Allow the tea to steep for 5 -10 minutes.
- Strain out tea or remove the infuser if using.
- Pour the tea into a tea cup and add honey and lemon if desired.
Notes
- When making lemon balm tea, it is important to remember that fresh leaves have a much more vibrant flavor than dried leaves. Therefore, if possible, opt for freshly chopped or whole leaves whenever you can.
- Try growing and drying your own.
- Skip the milk and sugar and add honey, mint, or lemon to your tea.
- Use clean, filtered water!
- For stronger flavor, let this herbal tea steep longer.
- For an extra lemon boost, try it with a fresh squeeze of lemon.
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