Macadamia Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
There is something genuinely calming about a cup of tea made entirely from fresh herbs, and this one delivers that feeling in the most effortless way. 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 sourness, and a small drizzle of honey rounds everything out into something that feels both restorative and a little luxurious. The whole process takes about ten minutes from start to finish, and the result is a pale gold-green tea that looks as lovely as it tastes. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there is no label-scanning or substitution required — just clean, simple flavors doing exactly what they should. Serve it with a fresh mint sprig tucked into the mug and it becomes the kind of thing you want to make every afternoon.
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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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