Nightshade Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something quietly luxurious 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 lift while dried lavender adds a soft, aromatic depth that makes the whole thing feel almost spa-like. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens the flavor beautifully, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out with just enough sweetness. The steep is short and the process is simple — just a gentle simmer, a few minutes of patience, and a fine-mesh strainer standing between you and something genuinely lovely. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, herbal teas can be a surprisingly tricky category when store-bought blends sneak in unexpected botanicals from the same plant family, so making your own is the cleanest route. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of those concerns, which means you can sip without second-guessing the label. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a slow afternoon and return to again and again.
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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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