Shellfish Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This soothing herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Fresh mint and lemon balm steep together in hot water to create a pale, golden-green brew that smells incredible and tastes even better — bright, floral, and gently sweet. A couple of strips of lemon zest add a subtle citrus lift that ties everything together beautifully. A small drizzle of honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the delicate herbs. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it one of the easiest things you can brew at home. If you grow mint or lemon balm in your garden, this is the perfect excuse to put them to use.
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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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