Dairy Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something quietly magical about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this floral herbal blend is the kind of thing that makes you want to slow down and actually enjoy it. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a bright, citrusy lift while dried lavender buds add that soft, calming floral note that makes the whole thing feel like a little ritual. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens everything up beautifully, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out if you want just a touch of sweetness. The whole process is gentle — a low simmer, a short steep, and a careful strain — which keeps the delicate flavors intact rather than turning bitter. Since every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, there is nothing to swap or second-guess, and no label-reading required. It is the kind of recipe that works just as well as a morning wind-down as it does before bed, and it comes together in minutes with almost no effort at all.
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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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