Description
Lemon Balm Tea is a soothing and refreshing herbal tea made from fresh or dried lemon balm leaves. Known for its calming effects and digestive benefits, this tea is simple to prepare and can be enjoyed hot or chilled as an iced tea.
Ingredients
Tea Ingredients
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon balm leaves or 1 tsp dried lemon balm leaves
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tsp honey or sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Balm: Place the fresh or dried lemon balm leaves into a cup or use a tea infuser for easy removal after steeping.
- Steep the Tea: Pour 1 cup of hot water over the lemon balm leaves. Allow the tea to steep for 5 to 7 minutes to extract maximum flavor and beneficial properties.
- Add Optional Flavorings: After steeping, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or honey/sweetener to taste if desired, enhancing the tea’s flavor and sweetness.
- Strain and Serve: If you did not use a tea infuser, strain the tea to remove the leaves. Serve the tea warm immediately for best results.
Notes
- Chill the tea and serve over ice for a refreshing iced lemon balm tea.
- Try blending with mint, chamomile, or lavender for additional flavor and calming effects.
- Lemon balm tea is well-regarded for its calming and digestive benefits.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
