
There is something deeply comforting about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this herbal blend is as soothing as it gets. Fresh mint and lemon balm steep together in just-boiled water, releasing a pale gold-green brew that smells like a garden in full summer. A couple of strips of lemon zest add a bright, citrusy lift without any juice or acid that might cause irritation, and a touch of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing every packaged tea for hidden flavorings, additives, or trigger ingredients — brewing your own from whole leaves sidesteps all of that entirely. The ingredient list here is short, clean, and easy to verify, which is exactly what you want when you're being careful about what goes in. It comes together in under ten minutes and feels like a genuine treat rather than a compromise.
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat.
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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