Spice Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This gentle herbal tea is everything a warm drink should be — calming, fragrant, and just a little bit bright from the lemon zest. Fresh mint and lemon balm steep together in hot water to create a pale, golden-green brew that smells incredible before you even take a sip. A touch of honey rounds out the natural sweetness without overpowering the delicate herbs. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to spices, this is a genuinely satisfying alternative to chai or spiced blends that can be hard to modify. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no hidden seasonings, no blends, no surprises. It comes together in minutes and feels like a little act of self-care in a mug.
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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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