Artificial Flavors Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something quietly luxurious about a cup of tea made entirely from real, recognizable ingredients — no mystery extracts, no synthetic fragrance, just herbs and honey doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a gentle citrusy brightness, while dried culinary lavender adds that soft, floral depth that makes this feel like a proper spa moment at home. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens everything up beautifully, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out without overpowering the delicate botanicals. The technique matters here too — a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil keeps the flavors clean and nuanced, so nothing turns bitter or flat. Steeping for just five minutes is all it takes before you strain and serve, making this one of the most effortless things you can put in a mug. For anyone who has flipped over a box of herbal tea and squinted at a long list of "natural flavors" with growing suspicion, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying alternative.
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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)
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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