Learn how to make lemon balm tea. Quick and easy!
Lemon balm is one of the easiest herbs to grow - whether in a sunny spot outdoors or in a cozy pot indoors. It is a calming herb and it has a lot of uses. Perfect for a cozy hot tea in winter or a refreshing iced tea in the summer.
Keep reading for all the details about how we prepare it, and tips - I'm also sharing our family's lemon balm tea recipe.
If you're looking for an iced-tea, you simply must check our summertime lemon balm recipe (it's been in our family for generations!)
Lemon balm is really easy to grow, you can grow it in a pot indoors (like we did here), or outdoors. It is a calming herb and it has a lot of uses. Perfect for a cup of tea, either hot in the winter to fight off cold, or a nice glass of cool ice tea for the summer.
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What is Lemon Balm?
Lemon balm (if you google it, you'll find it under the name 'Melissa officinalis') is an easy-to-grow, fresh and calming herb that has a lot of uses. It has a wonderful lemon-like aroma. I love making tea out of it. It's easy to make, so let's take a look at the process.
How To Make Lemon Balm Tea
- Pluck a handful of lemon balm leaves
- Boil water
- Pour it over the leaves. Leave the leaves soak for 10 minutes.
- Pour the tea into a glass pitcher, add some lemon and sweeten with honey. If you want your tea cold, let it cool and add a few ice cubes.
- Enjoy!
If you happen to have a pot of lemon balm growing on our balcony, garden or indoors, remember: time for a cup of fresh calming tea!
Not only is it a great beverage, its lemon-like scent will freshen up your home, too! I used to purchase lemon balm essential oils at a local store to use in a diffuser as air freshener, but then I realized making a cup of tea from my home-grown herbs has the same effect. How cool!
I always add honey as I have a bit of a sweet tooth.
While you need to be careful with the hot water if kids are around (I don't use boiling water when kids are close), making ice tea is a great activity for kids. We made lemon balm ice tea when our son was still a toddler, and you can read more about it here. We had so much fun!
If you don't have an option to grow your own lemon balm, you can still purchase a case of lemon balm tea bags.
Where can I get good lemon balm tea?
Traditional Medicinals Organic Lemon Balm Tea is one of the most popular brands. You can get it both on Amazon here, as well as in Walmart here.
Basic Information About the Lemon Balm Tea
The Latin name for lemon balm is Melissa officinalis. Lemon balm is called the gladdening herb and can help with anxiety or feelings of overwhelm. It is a super easy herb to grow in your garden, balcony or even in a little pot on your kitchen counter, which makes it really accessible. It also has a great, freshening taste. Kids love it too.
Prefer more zesty taste? Make this easy mint iced tea recipe for the whole family!
Popular Questions Answered:
Absolutely! Use 1 teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of hot water, steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain and sip.
It has a mild, lemony flavor with a hint of mint-refreshing and soothing!
Yes, combining lemon balm with herbs like chamomile, lavender, or peppermint can enhance the flavor and benefits.
Yes, lemon balm tea is naturally caffeine-free, making it perfect for any time of day.
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