Mustard Free Green Tea with Lemon Balm and Ginger
This soothing herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually breathe for a minute. Fresh lemon balm brings a gentle citrusy calm, ginger adds a quiet warmth, and the green tea ties it all together with a clean, pale-gold brew that looks as good as it tastes. The technique matters here — pulling the water off the boil before steeping keeps the green tea from going bitter, so every sip stays smooth and bright. A touch of raw honey rounds it out without overpowering the delicate herbs, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end is a small addition that makes the whole cup feel alive. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy kitchens where hidden ingredients can sneak into the most unexpected places, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every single component is exactly what it says it is. It comes together in minutes and works just as well as a morning ritual as it does a wind-down evening drink.
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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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