Description
A calming, cozy herbal tea made with fresh lemon balm, thin-sliced ginger, and a few optional dreamy extras.
Ingredients
The essentials
1 small handful fresh lemon balm leaves (about 10–12 leaves)
1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
2½ cups filtered water
Freestyle additions
1–2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small cinnamon stick
Final touches
Lemon zest, for garnish
Extra ginger slices, for serving
Edible flowers (optional, for aesthetic flair)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the ingredients
Rinse the lemon balm leaves and pat dry. Peel and thinly slice the ginger. Set out any extras you want to add later.
2️⃣ Heat the water and ginger
Bring the water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Add the ginger slices and let them steep for 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Steep the tea
Turn off the heat. Add the lemon balm leaves and gently submerge. Cover and steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
4️⃣ Add sweeteners and extras
Strain the tea into a mug. Stir in honey, lemon juice, or add a cinnamon stick if you’d like.
5️⃣ Finish and serve
Garnish with lemon zest or extra ginger slices. Sip warm and quietly romanticize your life.
Notes
Pro oh là là tip: use a French press instead of a strainer to let the herbs steep freely without chasing leaves around the kitchen sink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes