Mold Detox Friendly Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
This gentle herbal tea is exactly the kind of soothing ritual that belongs in a mold detox routine — calming, clean, and genuinely delicious. Fresh lemon balm brings a bright, citrusy herbaceousness, while dried culinary lavender adds a soft floral note that makes each sip feel almost luxurious. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts the whole cup, and a touch of raw honey rounds it out without overwhelming the delicate botanicals. Using filtered water and steeping at a gentle simmer — not a hard boil — keeps the volatile compounds in the herbs intact, so you're getting the full benefit of every ingredient. The whole process takes just minutes, and the result is a fragrant, two-serving pot that feels like a genuine act of self-care. It's the kind of drink that's easy to reach for morning or evening when you want something warm and nourishing without any hidden additives or questionable ingredients.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
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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