Seed Oil Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Fresh herbs and a little honey are all it takes to make something genuinely soothing and delicious. Mint brings that cool, bright lift while lemon balm adds a soft citrusy warmth that feels almost floral — together they steep into a pale gold-green cup that smells incredible before you even take a sip. A couple of strips of lemon zest deepen the citrus note without any juice, keeping the flavor clean and layered. This is the kind of drink that's naturally free from refined oils and processed additives because it's built entirely from whole, real ingredients — nothing to scrutinize on a label, nothing to second-guess. Just boil water, steep, strain, and sweeten lightly with honey to your liking. It's a perfect wind-down ritual or a gentle afternoon pick-me-up, and the optional fresh mint garnish makes it feel a little special without any extra effort.
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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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