Ingredients
Scale
- 1 big handful of fresh or dried lemon balm leaves
- 2 cups of water
- Optional: honey, slice of lemon, or mint for serving
Instructions
- Boil about 2 cups of water.
- Pour the hot water over the lemon balm leaves in a mug or teapot.
- Cover and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain the infusion.
- Sip and enjoy plain or add honey, lemon, or mint as desired.
- For iced tea, chill and serve over ice.
Notes
Fresh lemon balm tastes brighter, while dried has a more concentrated flavor. Adjust steeping time for stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Herbal
- Diet: Caffeine-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg