Summertime Cooler with Lemon Balm
A refreshing herbal cooler made with lemon balm leaves, enjoyed hot or cold, offering a soothing citrus flavor perfect for summer relaxation.
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh lemon balm leaves (or 1–3 teaspoons dried and crumbled)
- 2 cups boiled water
Instructions
For Fresh Leaves
- Rinse fresh lemon balm leaves in cool water.
- Place about ½ cup fresh leaves in a teapot and add 2 cups of boiled water.
- Steep for 10 minutes and up to several hours.
- Strain and drink warm or refrigerate to serve cold.
For Dried Leaves
- For dried lemon balm, place 1–3 teaspoons in a tea strainer. Add one cup of water and steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove strainer and enjoy hot or refrigerate.
- Adjust the volume of lemon balm to water to match desired quantity.
Notes
A mild and refreshing tea perfect for summer. Adjust steeping time to taste — longer steeping intensifies flavor.
