How to Make Tea From Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is an aromatic herb that has a variety of uses – from adding flavor to food to being used as part of herbal treatments. But did you know it also makes a delicious and soothing cup of tea? Here’s how to make tea from lemon balm:
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of dried lemon balm leaves
- 1 cup of boiling water
Instructions
- Place 1 teaspoon of dried lemon balm leaves into a teacup or mug.
- Pour the boiling water into the teacup or mug.
- Cover the cup and let the tea steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the tea through a sieve to remove the lemon balm leaves.
- Add sweetener and/or a splash of milk, if desired.
- Enjoy!
You can also use fresh lemon balm leaves for this tasty and fragrant tea. Just make sure to increase the amount of lemon balm leaves you use – about 2 teaspoons of fresh leaves for every 1 teaspoon of dried leaves.
Whether you use dried or fresh lemon balm, this is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the calming benefits of this fragrant herb.
