Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Gather your ingredients: fresh lemon balm leaves, water, and a natural sweetener like honey or agave syrup. Optionally, have lemon slices or ginger on hand for added flavor.
Boiling Water
- In a kettle or pot, bring about 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Adding Lemon Balm
- Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add approximately 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon balm leaves to the water.
Steeping
- Cover the pot and let the mixture steep for about 5-10 minutes.
Straining
- After steeping, use a tea strainer to remove the leaves from the liquid.
Sweetening
- If desired, add honey or agave syrup to sweeten your tea. Stir well to combine.
Serving
- Serve the lemon balm tea hot or chill it in the refrigerator for a refreshing iced version.
Notes
Essential nutrition facts per serving:
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0g | 0g | 8g |
