Description
Refreshing Lemon Balm Tea is a delightful herbal infusion that captures the essence of a sunlit garden with every sip. This invigorating tea combines fresh lemon balm leaves with a burst of citrus, creating the perfect beverage for warm afternoons or cozy evenings. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can enjoy it hot or iced, garnished with fresh lemon slices or mint sprigs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh lemon balm leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a saucepan.
- Rinse lemon balm leaves under cold water and pat dry.
- Once boiling, remove water from heat and add lemon balm leaves; steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain out the leaves, stir in lemon juice, and sweeten with honey.
- Serve hot or over ice, garnishing with extra lemon slices or mint sprigs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg