Seed Oil Free Lemon Balm & Ginger Herbal Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this herbal tea is the kind of thing you'll want to make on slow mornings or whenever you need a moment to reset. Fresh lemon balm brings a gentle citrusy calm, while ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth and golden color that makes the cup feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up, and a little honey rounds it out into something that tastes far more intentional than the effort required. Because every single ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, there's no need to scrutinize labels or wonder what's hiding in a store-bought blend. Canola, sunflower, and other refined oils have no business in a cup of tea, but you'd be surprised how many packaged wellness products sneak in additives — this one is completely clean by design. The optional pinch of black pepper is a smart touch, helping your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds. It's a simple, beautiful ritual that comes together in under fifteen minutes and asks almost nothing of you.
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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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