Xanthan Gum Free Green Tea with Lemon Balm and Ginger

This soothing cup is a beautiful blend of grassy green tea, fragrant lemon balm, and a gentle warmth from fresh ginger — the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in mug form. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: no fillers, no stabilizers, no thickeners of any kind. That makes it a naturally clean choice for anyone navigating ingredient lists with a careful eye, since there is simply nothing hidden in a pot of steeped leaves and sliced ginger root. The technique matters here — bringing the ginger to a gentle simmer first coaxes out its warmth, while pulling the water off the boil before adding the green tea keeps the flavor bright and smooth rather than sharp or astringent. Fresh lemon balm leaves add a soft, citrusy herbal note that dried versions just cannot replicate, and a spoonful of raw honey rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate tea. A small squeeze of lemon juice at the end is optional but lifts the whole cup beautifully. It is an effortless, wholesome brew that tastes far more intentional than the handful of ingredients would suggest.

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