Vegan Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

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Ingredients

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
Full Circle Organic 100% Pure Maple Syrup Butternut Mountain Farm Butternut Mountain Farm Maple Syrup, 12 oz Butternut Mountain Farm 100% Pure Vermont Organic Maple Syrup - 12 Fl. Oz.
Jakeman's Organic Pure Maple Syrup
Maple Joe 100% Pure Organic Amber Maple Syrup, 6.4 fl oz
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Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.

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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