Cinnamon Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something quietly luxurious about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this floral blend delivers that feeling in every sip. Fresh lemon balm brings a bright, herby citrus note that pairs beautifully with the soft, perfumed quality of dried lavender buds — it's calming and refreshing at the same time. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens the whole thing just enough, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out without overpowering the delicate botanicals. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a genuine find — no warming spices, no hidden blends, just clean, recognizable ingredients you can trust completely. The technique is gentle by design: a low simmer rather than a hard boil keeps the lavender from turning bitter, and a short steep lets the flavors stay bright rather than muddy. It comes together in minutes and feels like the kind of thing you'd pay too much for at a fancy café.
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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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