Carrageenan Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Brewing your own herbal tea from scratch is one of those small rituals that feels genuinely luxurious, and this mint and lemon balm version delivers a cup that's bright, calming, and subtly sweet. Many store-bought teas and packaged herbal blends sneak in additives and stabilizers — including carrageenan — that have no business being in something as simple as steeped leaves and hot water. Here, every ingredient is exactly what it sounds like: fresh herbs, a curl of lemon zest, and a touch of honey. The lemon balm brings a gentle citrusy softness that plays beautifully against the cool, clean punch of fresh mint, and the two strips of lemon zest deepen that brightness without any sourness. Steeping for just five minutes keeps the flavor delicate rather than grassy, and straining it into the mug means you get a clean, clear pour every time. A little honey stirred in at the end rounds everything out — add more or less depending on how sweet you like it. It's the kind of cup you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need a moment to reset.
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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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