Alpha Gal Friendly Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a deep breath — bright, clean, and genuinely calming. Fresh mint and lemon balm steep together in just-boiled water, releasing a pale gold-green brew that smells incredible before you even take a sip. A couple of strips of lemon zest add a subtle citrus lift, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without making it cloying. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding safe, satisfying drinks can be trickier than expected — especially with packaged teas that sometimes sneak in unexpected additives or flavorings. This one is completely transparent: every ingredient is a whole food you can see and touch, with zero animal-derived mammalian products to worry about. It comes together in minutes and is just as lovely served on a quiet morning as it is winding down in the evening. Keep a few fresh sprigs on hand for garnish and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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