Lemon Balm Water
A light herbal drink made by steeping lemon balm leaves in hot water with lemon juice and honey, then chilling it.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Fine strainer
- Pitcher
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon balm leaves fresh or dried
- 2 cup filtered water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 2 tsp honey optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Boil. Bring the water to a boil and remove it from the heat.
- Steep. Add the lemon balm and steep covered for ten minutes.
- Strain. Strain out the leaves and stir in the lemon juice and honey.
- Chill. Cool, refrigerate, and serve over ice.
Notes
Substitutions: Use dried leaves in place of fresh, and maple syrup in place of honey.
Tips: Do not steep longer than ten minutes to avoid bitterness.
Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to two days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving and includes the optional honey.