Lemon Balm Iced Tea
Lemon Balm Iced Tea is a refreshing herbal drink that brings the soothing aroma and flavor of lemon balm into your glass. Perfect for hot days, this invigorating iced tea is effortlessly sweetened with honey and brightened by fresh lemon juice. Serve it over ice for a delightful sip that will keep you cool and refreshed all summer long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey or sweetener of choice
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat, add lemon balm leaves, cover, and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the leaves.
- Stir in honey while tea is warm until dissolved.
- Mix in lemon juice and stir well.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour chilled tea over them.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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