Nutmeg Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a deep breath — bright, clean, and genuinely calming. Fresh mint and lemon balm steep together in just-boiled water, releasing a pale gold-green brew that smells incredible before you even take a sip. A couple of strips of lemon zest add a subtle citrus lift that makes the whole cup feel lively without being sharp. A small drizzle of honey rounds everything out, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet you like things. Many packaged herbal blends sneak in warming spices that don't work for everyone, so making your own from scratch gives you complete control over exactly what goes into the pot. The whole process is beautifully simple — steep, strain, sweeten, and sip.
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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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