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Lemon Balm Tea

Madalene Hill-Gwen Barclay, Flavour Connection
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A soothing tea blend of lemon balm, orange mint, lemon zest, and spices — perfect for wintertime pick-me-up.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
SERVINGS: 15 cups of tea
RECIPE CATEGORY: Beverages

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup dried lemon balm leaves, firmly packed and broken into small pieces
  • ¼ cup dried orange mint leaves, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon dried lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries, lightly bruised
  • 2 tablespoons dried calendula or chamomile flowers, firmly packed

Instructions
 

  1. Combine all ingredients. Store unused tea blend in a tightly sealed container in a dark, cool place.
  2. To serve: Steep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea blend per cup of boiling water in a warm teapot for 5 minutes. Strain and serve with honey or sugar.
  3. If using fresh herbs, double the quantity of herbs but do not increase lemon zest or allspice.

Notes

Yield: Approximately 15 cups of tea.
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