Chestnut 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 feels almost spa-like. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts the whole thing, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out with just enough sweetness. The technique is gentle on purpose — a simmer rather than a boil keeps the delicate flavors from turning bitter or flat. Straining the steeped herbs and pressing them lightly ensures you get every last drop of that fragrant infusion into your mug. This is 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 starting a slow morning right.
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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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