Sometimes you need to take a breath in the middle of the day, and this tea is like a pause button in a cup. Lemon balm has a bright, lemony flavor that lifts your spirits while gently calming the nervous system. Chamomile adds its familiar warmth, and passionflower brings a quiet depth that helps settle a busy mind. It is light enough to drink any time without making you sleepy.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp lemon balm leaf
- 1 tsp chamomile flowers
- 1 tsp passionflower
- 2 cups boiling water
*Bolded ingredients are products we typically carry at Tare Bulk Foods.
Directions
- Place the lemon balm, chamomile, and passionflower in a tea infuser or teapot.
- Pour the boiling water over the herbs and cover immediately (lemon balm's aromatic oils are volatile and escape with steam).
- Steep for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Strain and sip slowly.
Notes
- Covering the tea while it steeps is especially important for lemon balm. The aromatic compounds that give it its flavor and calming properties evaporate quickly.
- This is a wonderful iced tea in the summer. Steep a double-strength batch and pour over ice.
- Add a few lavender flowers for an even more relaxing blend.
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