Lemon Balm Iced Tea

When you think your nerves are getting the best of you, or you think someone or something is getting on your nerves, feel free to incorporate this healing herb into your life. Lemon balm is true plant medicine, and it’s easily accessible. Lemon balm can ease the nerves to a point where this herb is life-changing. Preparing a batch of this special iced tea to keep on hand means support is within reach if the day gets hectic. When we’re up against critical times of stress, hardships, and struggle, or we’re having just a bad day, lemon balm’s phytochemical compounds can calm and tame tattered, worn nerves and allow them to rest.

As an antiviral throughout the body, lemon balm fights the Epstein-Barr virus, shingles, and other herpetic viruses such as HHV-6. As an antibacterial throughout the body, lemon balm is an amazing herb for helping to alleviate tonsillitis, bladder inflammation, interstitial cystitis, and urinary tract infections (UTIs), which are all caused by strep bacteria.

Lemon Balm Iced Tea

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh lemon balm, tightly packed
• 4 cups (32 ozs) hot water (purified or spring)
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 2-3 tbsps raw honey
• 2-3 lemon slices
• 1 cup ice

Directions:

Place the lemon balm in a teapot or small pot and top with hot water. Let steep for at least 1 hour.

Remove the lemon balm leaves and stir in lemon juice and raw honey. Place a couple lemon slices and ice in each serving glass and top with the tea.

Serves 3-4

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Categories: Drinks, Teas, Fat Free

This item posted: 24-Feb-2026

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