Xanthan Gum Free Mint and Lemon Balm Herbal Tea
Fresh herbs and a strip of lemon zest are all it takes to brew something that feels genuinely restorative. Mint brings that cool, bright lift while lemon balm adds a softer, almost floral citrus note — together they make a cup that's calming without being boring. The honey sweetens things just enough, and you can dial it up or down depending on your mood. Because this tea is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scan a label or second-guess what's in your mug. Many packaged herbal teas and wellness blends sneak in thickeners or stabilizers that can be a real headache to track down, so brewing your own from scratch is a genuinely satisfying workaround. The whole process takes only minutes — steep, strain, sweeten, and you're done. It's the kind of simple ritual that makes an ordinary afternoon feel a little more intentional.
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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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