There are many lemon balm tea recipes out there that will just instruct you to grab a load of lemon balm leaves, whack some hot water on top and say job done.
Don’t get me wrong, that is a quick, fuss-free vehicle for getting the benefits of lemon balm, but I think there’s ways we can make our lemon balm tea even tastier and even more nourishing for our bodies – the kind of teas we’ll come back to again and again!
So here are 3 lemon balm tea recipes you can whip up in no time.
Important notes:
The fortifying effects of the ginger and orange make this a winner for when you’re feeling a little run-down.
Ingredients
Add fresh ingredients (except lemon and honey/sugar) to a tea pot or mug with strainer.
Pour over boiling water and leave to steep for 8-10 minutes.
Pour into a cup and add the lemon slice – squeeze a little into the cup beforehand if you’d like more lemon flavour!
Sweeten with honey, sugar or agave syrup if you’d like.
The gut-soothing properties of this minty duo give this tea the edge for those days where your digestion needs a little helping hand.
Ingredients
Add fresh ingredients (except lemon and honey/sugar) to a tea pot or mug with strainer.
Pour over boiling water and leave to steep for 8-10 minutes.
Pour into a cup and add the lemon slice – squeeze a little into the cup beforehand if you’d like more lemon flavour!
Sweeten with honey, sugar or agave syrup if you’d like.
The calming, anti-anxiety effects compliment each other excellently, making this the perfect tea to wind down with.
Ingredients
Add fresh ingredients (except lemon and honey/sugar) to a tea pot or mug with strainer.
Pour over boiling water and leave to steep for 8-10 minutes.
Pour into a cup and add the lemon slice – squeeze a little into the cup beforehand if you’d like more lemon flavour!
Sweeten with honey, sugar or agave syrup if you’d like.