BHA & BHT Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something deeply calming about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this floral herbal blend delivers that feeling in every sip. Fresh lemon balm brings a bright, citrusy herbaceousness, while dried lavender buds add a soft, aromatic sweetness that makes the whole thing feel almost luxurious. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens the flavor just enough to keep it lively, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out beautifully if you like a touch of sweetness. Every single ingredient here is clean and whole — no synthetic preservatives, no additives, nothing that doesn't belong in your cup. For anyone navigating sensitivities to common food preservatives, this kind of from-scratch herbal tea is a genuinely safe and satisfying option, since packaged teas and flavored blends can quietly harbor unwanted additives. The technique is simple: a gentle simmer, a short steep, and a quick strain — no special equipment needed beyond a saucepan and a fine-mesh strainer. It's the kind of ritual that slows your afternoon down in the best possible way.
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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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