Chestnut Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment — bright, floral, and gently sweet with a cool finish from the mint. Fresh lemon balm brings a soft citrusy note that pairs beautifully with the mint leaves, while strips of lemon zest deepen the whole thing without any bitterness. A short five-minute steep in just-boiled water is all it takes to coax out that gorgeous pale gold-green color and that irresistible fragrance. A small drizzle of honey rounds everything out, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet you like your cup. Because this recipe is built entirely from fresh herbs, citrus zest, water, and honey, there's nothing processed or packaged to second-guess — just clean, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. It's a lovely option any time you want something warming and soothing without reaching for a commercial tea bag.
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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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