Description
This lemon balm recipe is a simple, calming tea made from fresh or dried lemon balm leaves. Perfect for easing stress and improving digestion.
Ingredients
Scale
1 small handful of fresh lemon balm leaves (or 1 tbsp dried)
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Lemon slice or zest (optional)
Instructions
1. Place lemon balm in a cup or teapot.
2. Pour boiling water over the leaves.
3. Cover and steep for 7–10 minutes.
4. Strain the tea.
5. Add honey or lemon if desired.
6. Sip and enjoy warm.
Notes
Use dried lemon balm if fresh isn’t available.
Steeping longer releases stronger calming effects.
Great to enjoy 30 minutes before bed.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
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