Gelatin Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This soothing herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Fresh mint and lemon balm steep together in just-boiled water, releasing a bright, cooling fragrance that fills the kitchen before you even take a sip. A couple of strips of lemon zest deepen the citrus note without any sharpness, and a touch of honey rounds everything out into something genuinely refreshing. Because it's made entirely from fresh herbs, zest, and a natural sweetener, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal-derived additives that can sneak into packaged teas and commercial blends. The whole process takes only minutes — steep, strain, sweeten, and you're done. It's equally lovely served on a quiet morning or as a gentle wind-down at the end of the day.
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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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