Cashew Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something quietly restorative about a cup of herbal tea made entirely from scratch, and this floral blend delivers that feeling in every sip. Fresh lemon balm brings a bright, citrusy herbaceousness, while dried lavender buds add a soft, aromatic depth that makes the whole thing feel almost spa-like. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts the flavors, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out with gentle sweetness — though it's perfectly lovely without it. The technique is simple but intentional: a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil keeps the delicate botanicals from turning bitter, and a short five-minute steep lets the flavors bloom without going harsh. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to worry about. It's the kind of recipe that takes almost no effort but feels like a genuine act of self-care, whether you're winding down in the evening or just need a calm moment mid-afternoon.
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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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