Cashew Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Fresh herbs and a little honey are all it takes to make something genuinely soothing and beautiful. Mint brings that cool, clean brightness while lemon balm adds a soft citrusy note that feels almost floral — together they steep into a pale gold-green cup that smells incredible before you even take a sip. A couple of strips of lemon zest deepen the citrus character without any juice, keeping the flavor bright but not sharp. The whole process is wonderfully simple: boil, steep, strain, sweeten, and you're done. Because every ingredient here is a whole, natural food, there's zero need to scan labels or second-guess anything — just pure, clean flavor from start to finish. It's the kind of tea that works equally well as a calming evening ritual or a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up, especially with a fresh mint sprig tucked into the mug.
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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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