Pistachio Free Lavender Lemon Balm Tea
There is something genuinely calming about wrapping your hands around a warm 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 this feel almost spa-like. A squeeze of lemon juice sharpens everything up, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out into something that tastes far more special than the effort involved. The steeping process is gentle by design — pulling the saucepan off the heat before adding the herbs preserves the delicate oils that make both botanicals so fragrant and soothing. For anyone navigating nut allergies or tree nut sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief: every single ingredient is straightforward, whole, and easy to verify at a glance. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a slow afternoon or wind-down evening when you need a moment of quiet.
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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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