Description
Enjoy a soothing and caffeine-free Easy Lemon Balm Tea recipe that supports weight loss by reducing stress, boosting digestion, and promoting metabolism. This calming herbal tea is simple to prepare and perfect for daily wellness routines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon balm leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm)
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of filtered water in a pot or kettle.
- Add lemon balm leaves and grated ginger to a teapot or infuser.
- Pour hot water over herbs and cover; steep for 7-10 minutes.
- Strain tea into a mug.
- Stir in lemon juice and honey if desired.
- Enjoy warm or iced as preferred.
Notes
Use dried lemon balm in a 1:1 ratio if fresh leaves are unavailable. To enhance flavor, add a cinnamon stick during steeping or substitute honey with stevia for a sugar-free option. Store brewed tea in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg