Sweet Harvest Tea

Theresa Loe

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Refreshing herbal tea infused with lemon balm, peppermint, lavender, and orange peel — naturally sweet and perfect for warm days.

Cook Time 10 minutes
SERVINGS: 2 cups
RECIPE CATEGORY: Beverages

Ingredients

  

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon balm leaves (loosely packed)
  • ¼ cup fresh peppermint leaves (loosely packed)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried lavender blossoms
  • 3 inch slice orange peel (orange part only)
  • 2 cups water

Equipment

teapot
small saucepan
Strainer

Instructions

 

  1. Place herbs and orange peel in a large teapot.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat water to almost boiling and pour over herbs in teapot. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour through a strainer to serve.

Notes

The mint provides natural sweetness, eliminating the need for added sugar.

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