Mediterranean Diet Friendly Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Fresh herbs and a bright citrus note come together in a cup that feels genuinely restorative. Mint brings that cool, clean tingle while lemon balm adds a softer, almost floral quality that makes the two a natural pairing — neither one overpowers the other. A couple of strips of lemon zest steep right alongside the leaves, deepening the citrus character without any sourness. A small drizzle of honey rounds everything out, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet you like your tea. This kind of simple, plant-forward drink is exactly the spirit of Mediterranean-style eating — whole ingredients, nothing processed, nothing fussy. It comes together in under ten minutes and leaves you with something that tastes far more intentional than the effort required. Tuck a fresh mint sprig into each mug before serving and it looks as good 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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