Artificial Flavors Free 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, herbal brightness that pairs beautifully with the warmth of sliced ginger, while quality loose-leaf green tea ties it all together with a clean, grassy depth. So many flavored teas and bottled wellness drinks rely on artificial flavoring agents to mimic exactly this kind of taste — here, every note comes straight from real ingredients you can see and smell. The technique matters too: ginger is simmered first to coax out its warmth, and the tea steeps at a lower temperature to stay smooth and never bitter. A drizzle of raw honey rounds everything out, and a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a bright finish if you want it. It's a genuinely effortless recipe that delivers something far more satisfying than anything pre-packaged ever could.
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2 servings
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 tsp loose-leaf green tea (or 2 green tea bags)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon balm leaves, lightly packed
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1–2 tsp raw honey, to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the filtered water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let the temperature drop for 1–2 minutes until it is no longer at a rolling boil — green tea steeps best around 170–180°F (77–82°C) to avoid bitterness.
- 2
Add the green tea and fresh lemon balm leaves to the hot ginger water. Steep for 3–5 minutes, until the tea is a clear pale gold and the lemon balm aroma is noticeable. Do not steep longer than 5 minutes, as the green tea will turn bitter.
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