Lemon Balm Iced Tea
Pair this week’s herb with mint for a relaxing start to the weekend.
Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Prep Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 quart filtered water
8 sprigs fresh lemon balm, plus more for serving
8 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for serving
1 small lemon, sliced
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot. Thoroughly wash the lemon balm and mint and add to the boiling water. Turn off the heat and let the herbs steep for 20 minutes.
Strain the tea into a pitcher and discard the herb sprigs. Add the lemon slices and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Serve over ice in tall glasses and garnish with fresh lemon balm and mint. The tea will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Notes
Pro Tip: For even longer storage try making tea ice cubes!
