Peanut Free Lemon Balm & Ginger Herbal Tea
This soothing herbal tea is exactly the kind of drink you want to curl up with on a slow morning or wind-down evening. Fresh lemon balm brings a gentle citrusy calm, while ginger and turmeric add warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that makes the mug look as good as it tastes. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up, and a drizzle of honey lets you dial in just the right level of sweetness. For anyone navigating nut allergies, herbal teas can sometimes be a surprising minefield — flavored blends and store-bought options often share facilities or sneak in unexpected ingredients. Making it from scratch with whole, simple ingredients means you know exactly what's in your cup. The pinch of black pepper is optional but worth trying, since it plays beautifully off the turmeric and adds a subtle depth you wouldn't expect from something so light. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and feels genuinely restorative.
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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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