Legume 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 bright, herbal lift that pairs beautifully with the warmth of sliced ginger, while the green tea itself steeps to a clear, pale gold that looks as calming as it tastes. The trick to keeping it smooth and never bitter is pulling the water off the heat before adding the tea — a small step that makes a real difference. A drizzle of raw honey rounds everything out, and a squeeze of lemon juice at the end adds just enough brightness to wake up your senses. Since it's built entirely from whole, simple ingredients, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no legumes, no fillers, just clean flavors working together. It comes together in under ten minutes and feels genuinely restorative, whether you're sipping it solo or sharing it with someone who needs a quiet moment too.
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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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