Low Sugar Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something genuinely calming about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of floral, citrusy tea that you made yourself from scratch. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a bright, herby lift, while dried culinary lavender adds that soft, aromatic depth that makes this feel like a proper self-care ritual. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with just enough tartness to keep it lively. The only sweetener in the recipe is optional raw honey, which means you are fully in control — no refined sugars, no syrups, no hidden additives sneaking in from a store-bought blend. Steeping at a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil keeps the delicate floral notes intact and prevents any bitterness from creeping in. It comes together in under ten minutes and feels far more luxurious than the effort involved.
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2 servings
- 2 cups filtered water
- ¼ cup fresh lemon balm leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp raw honey, or to taste (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of filtered water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat — small bubbles forming at the bottom, not a rolling boil.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the lemon balm leaves and dried lavender buds, stir once to submerge, and steep for 5 minutes.
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