Lemon Balm Iced Tea
A refreshing caffeine-free herbal tea made with fresh lemon balm, honey, and a squeeze of citrus. This is the simple garden recipe I have made for years.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh lemon balm leaves and tender stems gently rinsed
- 4 cups boiling filtered water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey optional, to taste
- Ice for serving
- Lemon or lime wedges optional
- Fresh lemon balm sprigs optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the rinsed lemon balm in a 1-quart heat-safe jar or pitcher. The leaves should fill it roughly halfway without being packed down.
- Add the honey, if using, while the jar is still warm.
- Pour the boiling water over the lemon balm. Cover and steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain out the leaves, then let the tea cool. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
- Serve over ice with lemon or lime and a fresh sprig of lemon balm, if desired.