Pecan Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something genuinely calming 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 buds add a soft, aromatic depth that makes the whole thing feel a little luxurious. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens the flavor beautifully, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out without overpowering the delicate herbs. The steeping process is gentle by design — pulling the saucepan off the heat before adding the botanicals keeps the flavors clean and prevents any bitterness from creeping in. Tree nut allergies can make flavored teas and herbal blends tricky to navigate since many commercial products are processed in shared facilities, but this one is made entirely from whole, simple ingredients you control from start to finish. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of thing you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need a quiet moment.
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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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