Lemon Balm Tea
A soothing tea blend of lemon balm, orange mint, lemon zest, and spices — perfect for wintertime pick-me-up.
Servings 15 cups of tea
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
- Combine all ingredients. Store unused tea blend in a tightly sealed container in a dark, cool place.
- 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.
- If using fresh herbs, double the quantity of herbs but do not increase lemon zest or allspice.
Notes
Yield: Approximately 15 cups of tea.
