Coconut Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something genuinely calming about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of floral, herby tea — and this one delivers that feeling in spades. Fresh lemon balm brings a bright, citrusy lift while dried lavender buds add a soft, aromatic depth that makes the whole thing feel a little luxurious. A squeeze of lemon juice sharpens the flavor just enough, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out without overpowering the delicate botanicals. The technique is simple but intentional — a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil keeps the flavors clean and prevents any bitterness from creeping in. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there is no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in a store-bought blend. It steeps in just five minutes, which means you are basically one small saucepan away from the most soothing part of your day.
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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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