Description
A calming herbal drink made from lemon balm leaves, perfect for relaxation and potentially supporting weight loss when substituted for sugary beverages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 teaspoons dried lemon balm or a small handful of fresh lemon balm leaves
- 1 cup hot water
- Honey or lemon (optional, for sweetening)
Instructions
- Steep the lemon balm leaves in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain and sweeten with honey or lemon if desired.
- Enjoy hot or pour over ice for a refreshing drink.
Notes
Limit consumption to one or two cups per day to see how your body reacts. Check with a healthcare professional if on medications or during pregnancy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon balm, tea, weight loss, herbal drink, calming tea