Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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, while a touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the herbs. It's naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero concern about the hidden red meat derivatives that can sneak into flavored or packaged teas. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, making it a completely worry-free choice. Serve it with a fresh mint sprig for a little extra flair, and it looks just 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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