Nutmeg Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something genuinely calming about wrapping your hands around a mug of floral, citrusy tea made entirely from scratch. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a bright, herby lift, while dried culinary lavender adds that soft, aromatic depth 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. The steeping process is gentle by design — pulling the saucepan off the heat before adding the herbs keeps the delicate floral notes from turning bitter or harsh. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and clean, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought blend. It comes together in minutes and is equally lovely as a wind-down evening ritual or a quiet afternoon treat.
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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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