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Lemon Balm & Spearmint Infusion
A softly lemon-scented mint tea made with our fragrant Lemon Balm Leaves and gently sweet Spearmint Leaves.
From our Meadow
Spearmint Leaves
Mentha spicata
Our food and tea botanicals bring a refreshing herbal fragrance to this simple infusion. The image shows the authentic packaged Spearmint Leaves rather than a finished tea.
Also in this recipe
Lemon Balm Leaves · Melissa officinalis
Ingredients for your infusion
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried Lemon Balm Leaves
- 1 tsp dried Spearmint Leaves
- 1 cup freshly boiled water
- Honey, optional
How to prepare
Method
- Place the dried Lemon Balm Leaves and Spearmint Leaves into a cup or teapot.
- Pour over 1 cup of freshly boiled water.
- Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes.
- Strain carefully.
- If desired, sweeten with honey and enjoy warm.
Before you enjoy
Botanical & serving notes
- Herbal ingredients: This infusion features Lemon Balm Leaves (Melissa officinalis) and Spearmint Leaves (Mentha spicata), both offered by Flowers from my Meadow for herbal infusions.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare professional before using this herbal infusion during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as available safety data are limited.
- Medication and medical conditions: Seek individual professional advice if taking medicines or managing a medical condition, particularly if using medicines that cause drowsiness; lemon balm preparations can add to drowsiness for some people.
- Plant allergies: Avoid the infusion if allergic to lemon balm, spearmint or related plants in the mint family.
- Honey: If honey is added, do not give the infusion to infants younger than 12 months.
- Serving: Prepare with clean equipment and enjoy freshly brewed. No prepared-drink shelf life is stated.