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Lemon Balm Tea

Here’s a tea to brighten these dreary days. It’s made with a tasty blend of herbs including lemon balm, a cheery plant with a long history of raising our spirits.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Balm Tea
Servings: 5
Calories: 16kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemon balm dried
  • 1 tablespoon oatstraw dried
  • 2 tablespoons rosehips dried; seedless
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon lavender dried

Instructions

  • All components should be combined and kept in an airtight container.
  • Making tea: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 level spoonful of the tea mixture to make 1 cup of tea. 20 minutes of steeping under cover. If preferred, strain and add honey for sweetness.
  • Alternatively, you could infuse all 4 cups at once (a quart mason container works well) and drink it all day.

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Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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