Gut Friendly Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something genuinely calming about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of this floral, herby tea. Lemon balm has long been celebrated for its soothing properties, and paired with culinary lavender it creates a gentle, aromatic brew that feels like a reset button for your whole system. The fresh lemon juice adds a bright lift that keeps it from tasting too perfume-y, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds everything out without overwhelming the delicate botanicals. Because the ingredients are clean and simple — no additives, no artificial flavors, nothing processed — this is the kind of drink that sits easily with a sensitive stomach. The technique matters here too: a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil preserves the volatile compounds in both herbs, so you get the full benefit in every sip. It comes together in under ten minutes and makes two mugs, which means it's just as good for a quiet solo evening as it is for sharing with someone who needs a little comfort.
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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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