Paleo 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 just a few minutes. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a bright, citrusy calm to the cup, while dried lavender buds add a soft, aromatic depth that feels almost spa-like. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens everything up, and a drizzle of raw honey — if you choose to use it — rounds out the flavor without any refined sugar in sight. Every single ingredient here is as clean and unprocessed as it gets, which is exactly what makes this such a natural fit for a whole-foods way of eating. Packaged herbal teas can hide natural flavors, fillers, or sweeteners that don't belong on your ingredient list, so brewing your own gives you complete control over what goes into the mug. It's a genuinely soothing ritual for winding down in the evening or starting a slow morning on the right note.
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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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