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A steaming cup of lemon balm tea with fresh lemon balm leaves on a wooden table.

Lemon Balm Tea Recipe

A soothing herbal tea made with fresh lemon balm leaves, perfect for relaxation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: beverage
Cuisine: herbal
Calories: 5
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Rinse the fresh lemon balm leaves under cool water to remove any dirt or debris.
  2. Gently pat the leaves dry with a clean towel or allow them to air dry.
  3. Place the lemon balm leaves in a teapot or heatproof mug.
  4. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the leaves.
  5. Cover the teapot or mug and let the tea steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
  6. Strain the tea into a cup to remove the leaves, or leave them in for a more rustic presentation.
  7. Sweeten with honey or sugar, if desired, and stir well.
  8. Garnish with a lemon slice for added flavor and presentation, if you like.

Notes

You can adjust the steeping time to make the tea stronger or milder. Fresh lemon balm leaves work best, but dried leaves can be used as a substitute.