Lemon Balm Lavender Tisane Recipe

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Updated September 12, 2020

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, but its bright, lemony scent is immediately recognizable and makes a super-refreshing iced tisane. If you're someone who usually recoils from the floral taste of lavender, fear not. This recipe uses fresh lavender leaves, which have a less assertive flavor.

3 Iced Tisanes to Make at Home with Fresh Herbs

Recipe Details

Lemon Balm Lavender Tisane Recipe

Active 10 mins

Total 8 hrs

Serves 4 servings

Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

6 sprigs fresh lavender leaves, plus more for garnish if desired
6 sprigs lemon balm, plus more for garnish if desired
4 cups boiling water

Directions

Place the lavender and lemon balm in a large heatproof container. Pour boiling water over the herbs and let steep for 15 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a second heatproof container. Discard solids.
Let cool to room temperature then refrigerate until cold. Serve in ice-filled glasses, garnished with a small sprig of fresh lemon balm and lavender if desired.

Special Equipment

Fine-mesh sieve

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3 Iced Tisanes to Make at Home with Fresh Herbs

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1	Calories
0g	Fat
0g	Carbs
0g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 7mg	0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.