Lemon balm tea
A gentle evening tea with lemon-scented leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of fresh or 1 dessertspoon of dried lemon balm leaves
- 1 cup of just-boiled water
Method
- Put the leaves in a cup or teapot.
- Pour the water over them and cover.
- Steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain and drink.
Lemon balm’s essential oil escapes easily; steeping it covered keeps the scent.
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