Mushroom Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment — bright, floral, and gently sweet with a citrusy lift from the lemon zest. Fresh mint and lemon balm do all the heavy lifting here, steeping in just-boiled water until the liquid turns that gorgeous pale gold-green. A little honey stirred in at the end rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate herbs. It's completely free from anything fungal or earthy, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden ingredients — just clean, garden-fresh flavor in every sip. The whole process takes only minutes, making it an effortless ritual for a quiet morning or a wind-down evening. Serve it with a fresh mint sprig for a touch of elegance that feels far fancier than the effort involved.
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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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