Paleo Green Tea with Lemon Balm and Ginger
This soothing brew is the kind of thing you'll want to make on slow mornings or whenever you need a gentle reset. Fresh lemon balm leaves, sliced ginger, and quality green tea come together in a way that feels almost medicinal — in the best possible sense. The ginger is simmered first to coax out its warmth, then the tea and lemon balm steep together in the cooled water, which keeps the green tea from turning bitter and the flavor clean and bright. Raw honey sweetens it naturally without any refined sugars, and an optional squeeze of lemon juice adds just enough brightness to make every sip feel intentional. It's a genuinely effortless recipe that fits seamlessly into a whole-foods lifestyle, with nothing processed or out of place. Whether you're winding down or easing into the day, this is the kind of cup that actually delivers on the calm it promises.
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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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