Walnut Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
This soothing herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy a quiet moment. Fresh mint and lemon balm steep together in just-boiled water, releasing a bright, cooling fragrance that fills the kitchen before you even take a sip. A couple of strips of lemon zest deepen the citrus note without any sourness, and a small drizzle of honey rounds everything out into something genuinely refreshing. The whole process takes only minutes — boil, steep, strain, and sip. Because it's built entirely from fresh herbs, zest, and honey, there's zero concern about hidden additives or shared-facility cross-contact that can sneak into packaged teas and blended herbal products. It's naturally free of nuts of any kind, so you can brew it with complete confidence and share it with guests who have tree nut sensitivities. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint for a little extra elegance, and it's practically a spa experience 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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