Gluten Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Fresh herbs and a little honey are all it takes to brew something genuinely soothing, and this simple stovetop tea delivers both brightness and calm in every sip. Mint brings that cool, clean lift while lemon balm adds a gentle citrusy sweetness that feels almost floral — together they steep into a pale gold-green cup that smells incredible before you even taste it. A couple of strips of lemon zest deepen the citrus note without any bitterness, and a small drizzle of honey rounds everything out beautifully. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's no label-reading required and no concern about hidden additives sneaking in the way they can with packaged teas or flavored blends. It's as clean and straightforward as a recipe gets — just boil, steep, strain, and sweeten. Serve it with a fresh mint sprig for a little extra flair, and it looks as lovely as it tastes.
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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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