Breastfeeding Friendly Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something deeply restorative about a warm cup of herbal tea, and this floral, citrus-kissed blend is exactly the kind of gentle ritual a nursing parent deserves. Lemon balm has a long history as a calming herb, and paired with culinary lavender, it creates a soothing, aromatic cup that feels like a proper moment of self-care. The recipe keeps things beautifully simple — fresh lemon balm leaves, dried lavender buds, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a touch of raw honey if you like a little sweetness. Because you're brewing with whole, recognizable ingredients rather than a commercial tea bag with a long list of additives, you know exactly what's going into every sip. The gentle simmer-and-steep method coaxes out the flavor without scorching the delicate herbs, so the result is smooth and fragrant rather than bitter. It comes together in just a few minutes and makes two mugs, which means you can share one or simply save the second for later.
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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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