Hazelnut Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something quietly restorative about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this floral herbal blend delivers that feeling in every sip. Fresh lemon balm brings a bright, citrusy herbaceousness, while dried culinary lavender adds a soft, aromatic depth that makes the whole thing feel a little luxurious. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts the flavors, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out without overpowering the delicate botanicals. The technique is gentle by design — a simmer rather than a boil keeps the volatile oils in the herbs intact, so you get the full fragrance and flavor in the cup. For anyone navigating nut allergies, herbal teas can be a surprisingly tricky category, since flavored blends and commercial infusions sometimes share processing lines with tree nuts. Making it at home with these four simple ingredients means you know exactly what's in your mug. It's the kind of ritual that turns an ordinary afternoon into something worth pausing for.
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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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