Alpha Gal Friendly Green Tea with Lemon Balm and Ginger

This soothing cup is the kind of thing you'll want to make on slow mornings or whenever you need a gentle reset. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a soft, citrusy herbal note that pairs beautifully with the warmth of sliced ginger, while the green tea ties everything together with a clean, pale-gold depth. The technique here matters — pulling the water off the boil before steeping keeps the tea smooth and never bitter, and pressing the lemon balm through the strainer coaxes out every bit of its fragrant oils. A drizzle of raw honey rounds it all out, and a squeeze of lemon juice at the end is a small touch that makes the whole mug feel bright and alive. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category, but this one is built entirely from plants and a touch of honey — nothing to second-guess. It's simple, naturally free of any mammalian-derived ingredients, and genuinely delicious in its own right.

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