Fresh Lemon Balm and Stevia Herbal Tea
A cure for a hectic day is a cup of herbal tea. There is a big difference in taste and quality between herbal tea made from bagged dried leaves, loose dried leaves, and fresh leaves. Give yourself a treat by brewing up a fresh cup.
Lemon balm, part of the mint family, offers a refreshing minty, lemon taste and is known to improve digestion and promote calm. Stevia leaf is 30 to 40 times sweeter than sugar, so together they make a sweet, refreshing tea without added sugar.
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 cups fresh organic lemon balm and stevia leaves (the stevia stems may be used too)
- 5 cups filtered water
Instructions
- 1 Harvest a bunch of fresh organic lemon balm and stevia. Rip apart the leaves to get 1 to 1 1/2 cups of herbs.
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Boil the filtered water. Place the lemon balm and stevia leaves in a pot.- 3
Pour the boiled water over the leaves. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.- 4
Pour the tea through a filter into your cup and enjoy.Note- Get creative and try other herb combinations: thyme and stevia, or mint and stevia.
- If you have allergies or any other medical concerns, check with your physician before you ingest herbs or herbal products.
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