Caffeine Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This soothing herbal tea is everything you want in a warm mug — bright, lightly floral, and gently sweet without a single drop of coffee or black tea in sight. Fresh mint brings that clean, cooling lift while lemon balm adds a soft citrusy depth that feels almost like sunshine in liquid form. A couple of strips of lemon zest steep right alongside the herbs, rounding out the flavor with a subtle brightness that makes the whole cup feel polished and intentional. Honey ties it all together, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet you like things. It comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop — no special equipment beyond a saucepan and a fine-mesh strainer. Whether you're winding down in the evening, looking for a morning ritual that won't spike your energy and crash it later, or just craving something genuinely refreshing, this little brew delivers every single time.
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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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