Description
This lemon balm tea recipe is a calming herbal infusion made with lemon balm leaves, lemon slices, and honey. It’s perfect for reducing anxiety, aiding digestion, and promoting restful sleep.
Ingredients
Scale
20 fresh lemon balm leaves (or 2 tbsp dried)
1 quart purified water
1–2 tsp raw honey (optional)
2 lemon slices
Instructions
1. Bring water to a boil in a kettle or pot.
2. Pour the hot water over the lemon balm leaves in a teapot.
3. Let steep for at least 10 minutes.
4. Strain into a cup.
5. Add honey and lemon slices if desired.
6. Serve warm or refrigerate to enjoy chilled.
Notes
Use fresh lemon balm when available for best flavor.
Avoid sweeteners for detox or sleep benefits.
Batch brew and store in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeped
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 4
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg