Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh lemon balm leaves
- 4 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the lemon balm leaves gently under cold water.
- Boil 4 cups of fresh water in a kettle.
- Place the washed lemon balm leaves in a teapot or heatproof pitcher. Pour the boiling water over the leaves and steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in honey or agave syrup while the tea is warm, then add lemon slices.
- Serve in cups and garnish with extra lemon slices or sprigs of lemon balm if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg