Lemon Balm Recipe That’s Refreshing, Healing & Easy to Make
A soothing lemon balm recipe made with fresh or dried leaves, perfect for calming nerves and refreshing the body.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
Ingredients
Scale
1/4 cup fresh lemon balm leaves (or 1 tbsp dried)
8 oz hot water
1 tsp honey (optional)
1 slice lemon (optional)
Mint or ginger (optional additions)
Instructions
1. Crush the lemon balm leaves gently to release oils.
2. Place in a teapot or cup.
3. Pour hot water over the leaves.
4. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
5. Strain the tea.
6. Add honey or lemon if desired.
7. Serve hot or iced.
Notes
Use dried lemon balm if fresh isn’t available.
Double the recipe for a chilled pitcher.
Add ginger or mint for extra flavor benefits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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