Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
This floral herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a deep breath — fragrant, gently citrusy, and genuinely calming in a mug. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a bright, lemony lift while dried culinary lavender adds that soft, aromatic quality that makes the whole thing feel a little luxurious. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens the flavor just enough, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out beautifully if you like a touch of sweetness. For anyone navigating a diet free from preservatives and cured-meat additives, a simple herbal brew like this is a natural fit — every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, nothing hidden, nothing processed. The technique is just as clean: a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil keeps the delicate floral notes from turning bitter, and a quick five-minute steep is all it takes. It comes together in one small saucepan with almost no effort, making it an easy ritual for a slow morning or a wind-down evening.
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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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