Low Sodium Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Fresh herbs and a strip of bright lemon zest are all it takes to brew something that feels genuinely restorative. Mint brings that cool, clean tingle while lemon balm adds a soft, citrusy warmth that makes the two work beautifully together in the cup. Because the only sweetener here is a touch of honey stirred in at the end, you control exactly how sweet each mug gets — no hidden additives, no mystery ingredients. This is one of those drinks where skipping the sodium entirely is effortless, since every component is naturally free of it without any substitutions required. Steeping the leaves in just-boiled water for five minutes pulls out their essential oils without turning the brew bitter, so the flavor stays delicate and aromatic. It's the kind of tea you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need a quiet, calming moment in your day.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh lemon balm leaves, loosely packed
- 2 strips lemon zest (each about 2 inches long)
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat.
- 2
Add the mint leaves, lemon balm leaves, and lemon zest strips to the hot water. Let steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is pale gold-green and fragrant.
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