High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Lemon Balm & Ginger Herbal Tea
This soothing herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment — warm, fragrant, and gently bright with citrus and spice. Fresh lemon balm leaves bring a soft, almost floral herbiness, while sliced ginger and turmeric simmer together to create a golden, aromatic base that feels genuinely nourishing. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey finish it off, and because you're sweetening it yourself, you know exactly what's going in the cup. So many bottled teas and flavored drinks sneak in added sweeteners that can be hard to avoid, but this one is entirely homemade from start to finish. The optional pinch of black pepper is a small but smart addition — it pairs naturally with turmeric and rounds out the flavor in a subtle way. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and requires nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it an easy ritual for any time of day.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup fresh lemon balm leaves, loosely packed
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, ginger slices, and turmeric in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the lemon balm leaves and, if using, the black pepper. Let steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and pale golden-green.
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