Candida Diet Friendly 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 gentle, citrusy brightness while dried lavender adds a soft, aromatic depth that feels almost spa-like. A squeeze of real lemon juice lifts the whole thing, giving it a clean finish that feels refreshing rather than heavy. For anyone navigating the candida diet, finding something sweet and satisfying without feeding unwanted yeast can be a real challenge — this tea keeps things simple and clean, with raw honey listed as a fully optional touch you can skip or adjust to your comfort level. The method is straightforward: a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil protects the delicate herbal notes, and a quick five-minute steep is all it takes. It comes together in one small saucepan with almost no cleanup, making it an easy ritual to build into your morning or wind-down routine.
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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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