Embrace the refreshing flavors of nature with our collection of fresh mint and melissa lemon balm tea tisane infusion recipes. Discover a symphony of flavors ranging from invigorating mint to soothing lemon balm, all presented in a variety of forms to suit your taste preferences. From classic hot teas to iced variations, and even a delectable jelly, these recipes offer a delightful escape from the ordinary. Indulge in a sensory journey, experiencing the aromatic essence of mint and lemon balm in every sip or bite. Whether you seek refreshment, relaxation, or a touch of herbal goodness, our recipes are here to tantalize your taste buds and uplift your spirit.
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FRESH MINT AND MELISSA (LEMON BALM) TEA - TISANE- INFUSION
There's nothing like a cup of fresh mint and melissa (lemon balm) tea or tisane to refresh, calm and soothe you after a morning or afternoon spent at the gym or in the garden. Enjoy! Wonderful hot or iced sweetened with my vanilla or herb sugar recipe #431886, or with lavender honey recipe #383209. Makes two cups of tea.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour boiling water over fresh herbs (or use a tea ball) in a tea pot that's been rinsed out with warm water.
- Let steep for about five minutes.
- Strain into warmed tea cups and enjoy your tea - tisane - infusion sweetened to your taste with honey or sugar. May be served hot, or cold over ice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.1, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1
HOW TO MAKE LEMON BALM TEA FROM FRESH OR DRIED LEMON BALM
Steps:
- Harvest lemon balm and any additional herbs you wish to use. Herbs are generally at their peak for harvesting in the late morning after the dew has dried.
- You'll need about 1/4 cup of fresh lemon balm leaves per cup of water. To make 3 cups of tea, use 3/4 cups of fresh lemon balm leaves.
- Rinse herbs and place in a large teapot or mason jar.
- Cover with boiled filtered water and allow to steep at least 10 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Strain and refrigerate what you won't drink immediately.
- To brew lemon balm tea from dried lemon balm, the recommendation is typically to use 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per cup of water. To make 3 cups, use 3 tablespoons dried lemon balm and 3 cups freshly boiled water.
- Place dried lemon balm in a large teapot or mason jar. Cover with boiled filtered water and allow to steep at least 10 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Strain and drink immediately, refrigerating any leftover tea.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 13 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
SWEET MELISSA LEMON BALM BREAD
I have a lot of Lemon Balm growing up in my herb garden so when I ran across this a Lemon Balm Bread recipe in a Gooseberry Patch Christmas book I decided to try it. I renamed it Sweet Melissa Lemon Balm Bread. Melissa is the Latin name for Lemon Balm. This bread is VERY moist.
Provided by Kaykwilts
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter and the lemon balm leaves together.
- Add sugar and beat well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and pour into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
- To test for doneness use a toothpick.
- After bread is remove from oven pour glaze over it.
- Allow the glaze to settle in loaf for 4 to 6 hours.
- TO MAKE GLAZE.
- Mix juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup hot water and 1/4 cup lemon balm.
- If you do not have Lemon Balm you can use Lemon Verbena.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh mint and lemon balm leaves are best for this tea. If you can't find fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Don't boil the water: Boiling water will destroy the delicate flavors of the herbs. Instead, heat the water to just below boiling (about 195 degrees Fahrenheit or 90 degrees Celsius).
- Steep the tea for 5-10 minutes: The longer you steep the tea, the stronger the flavor will be. Experiment with different steeping times to find your preferred strength.
- Serve the tea hot or cold: This tea can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you're serving it cold, you can add a few ice cubes or refrigerate it for a few hours.
- Add honey or sugar to taste: If you like your tea sweet, you can add honey or sugar to taste. You can also add a slice of lemon or orange for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Fresh mint and lemon balm tea is a refreshing and flavorful herbal tea that is easy to make at home. It's a great way to relax and unwind at the end of a long day. This tea is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your body from damage caused by free radicals. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious drink, give fresh mint and lemon balm tea a try.
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