Description
Discover the refreshing benefits of this Lemon Balm Infusion, a delightful herbal drink that supports your weight loss journey while tantalizing your taste buds. With its bright citrus notes and soothing aroma, this simple recipe is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it warm or chilled for an invigorating boost at any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
- 4 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the lemon balm leaves under cool water and pat dry.
- In a heatproof container, steep the lemon balm in 4 cups of hot water for 10 minutes.
- Strain out the leaves using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Stir in honey or agave syrup until dissolved; adjust sweetness as desired.
- Serve warm immediately or chill and serve over ice with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in mint or basil. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; gently reheat to enjoy again.