Gut Friendly Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
There is something deeply calming about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of something you made entirely from scratch. This herbal infusion combines fresh mint and lemon balm — two herbs long celebrated for their soothing, digestive-supportive properties — with bright lemon zest and a gentle touch of honey. The result is a pale gold-green tea that smells incredible and tastes clean, lightly sweet, and refreshing without being overpowering. Because the whole recipe is built on whole, recognizable ingredients, there are no hidden additives, artificial flavors, or gut-irritating extras to worry about. Steeping the leaves in just-boiled water for five minutes is all it takes to coax out their natural oils and fragrance. It's the kind of drink that feels like a reset — perfect after a heavy meal, before bed, or any time your stomach needs a little kindness.
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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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