Cinnamon Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a deep breath — bright, cooling, and gently sweet without a single warming spice in sight. Fresh mint and lemon balm steep together in just-boiled water, releasing a pale gold-green brew that smells like a garden in the best possible way. A couple of strips of lemon zest add a citrusy lift that keeps the whole cup feeling lively and clean. A small drizzle of honey rounds everything out, but you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet you like your tea. For anyone who needs to avoid cinnamon, this is a genuinely satisfying option — no spice blends, no hidden seasonings, just honest herbs and a little citrus. It comes together in minutes with barely any cleanup, making it just as good for a quiet weekday morning as it is for winding down at night.
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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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