Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients: fresh lemon balm leaves, honey (or agave syrup), lemon juice, ginger, mint leaves, and water.
Lemon Balm Preparation
- Rinse the fresh lemon balm leaves under cool water and pat them dry.
Brewing Method
- Choose between hot tea or cold brew preparation.
Hot Tea Preparation
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of fresh lemon balm leaves. Steep for 10-15 minutes.
Cold Brew Preparation
- Combine 1 cup of fresh lemon balm leaves with 4 cups of cold water in a pitcher. Steep in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Flavor Enhancements
- Strain the mixture. For hot tea, stir in honey/agave syrup and lemon juice. For cold brew, add mint leaves and ginger.
Serving
- Pour into a glass. Enjoy hot or cold, garnished with mint leaves.
Notes
Essential nutrition facts per serving:
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0g | 0g | 13g |
