Lemon Balm Tea
Are you looking for a little boost this time of year? If you’re looking for a tea that calms your nerves and lifts your mood, have this lemon balm tea. It’s made with a blend of herbs including oatstraw, rose hips, lavender, orange peel, and lemon balm, a cheery plant with a long history of raising our spirits. Sipping this tea will surely brighten those dreary days.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried lemon balm
- 1 tablespoon dried oatstraw
- 2 tablespoons dried, seedless rosehips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender
- Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
- To make tea: For 1 cup of tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 rounded tablespoon of the tea blend. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey, if desired.
- You could also infuse all 4 cups at once (a quart mason jar works well) and sip it throughout the day.