Description
This warm lemon balm tea is bright, calming, and gently fragrant, with fresh green herbs, a little ginger warmth, and a clean splash of lemon. It is light, easy, and made with everyday ingredients for a cozy homemade drink that supports a gentle routine.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh lemon balm leaves or 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm leaves
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 teaspoon raw honey, optional
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups filtered water to a gentle boil in a kettle or small pot
- Place the lemon balm leaves and grated ginger in a teapot, mug, or tea infuser
- Pour the hot water over the herbs
- Cover the cup or teapot so the steam stays trapped with the lemony aroma
- Let it steep for 7-10 minutes
- Strain the tea into your favorite mug
- Stir in the lemon juice and honey if using
- Sip warm and slow
Notes
This How to Prepare Lemon Balm for Weight Loss tea tastes best freshly steeped. Cover the tea while it steeps, add lemon juice after steeping for the brightest flavor, and use honey lightly if you want a softer taste. Store cooled tea in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg