Hazelnut Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Fresh herbs and a little honey are all it takes to make a cup of tea that feels genuinely restorative. Mint brings that cool, clean brightness while lemon balm adds a soft, citrusy warmth that makes the two herbs feel like they were made for each other. The lemon zest strips steep right alongside the leaves, deepening the flavor without any added extracts or flavorings — just real ingredients doing their thing. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, herbal teas can be a surprisingly tricky category, since flavored blends and packaged teas often share facilities with nut-based products. Brewing your own from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients sidesteps all of that completely. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly how you like it, and the whole process is as calming to make as it is to drink.
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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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