How to Make Lemon Balm Tea

How to Make Lemon Balm Tea

from theviewfromgreatisland.com
5 min
4 servings

I'll show you how to make lemon balm tea from fresh or dried lemon balm ~ this soothing caffeine free herbal tea is relaxing and helps you ease into sleep. It's good for the digestion, too!

Ingredients

  • 20 fresh lemon balm leaves Note: if using dried lemon balm, use about 2 tablespoons.
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • honey to taste, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring 1 quart purified water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Put lemon balm leaves in a tea pot.

  3. 3

    Pour the water over the lemon balm leaves, stir, and let steep for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour or strain into your tea cup or mug. Add honey to taste. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a lemon balm leaf or two.