Legume Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something genuinely calming 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, citrusy herbaceousness, while dried lavender buds add a soft, aromatic depth that feels almost spa-like. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts the whole thing, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out with just enough sweetness. The technique is simple but intentional — a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil keeps the delicate flavors from turning bitter or flat. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's the kind of recipe that takes under ten minutes and somehow makes the whole afternoon feel slower and better.
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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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