Pork Free Green Tea with Lemon Balm and Ginger
This soothing herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a gentle citrusy calm, while thin slices of ginger add just enough warmth to make every sip feel intentional. The green tea itself is handled with care here — steeping at a lower temperature keeps it smooth and pale gold rather than sharp or astringent, which is the small detail that separates a truly good cup from a forgettable one. A touch of raw honey rounds everything out, and a squeeze of lemon juice lifts the whole blend if you want a little brightness. There are no hidden ingredients to second-guess, just clean, whole components that come together in minutes on your stovetop. It's an easy ritual worth building into your morning or winding-down routine.
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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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