Lemon Balm, Sweet Basil, and Cinnamon Tea. How to make fresh herb tea with fresh Basil and Lemon Balm and it's benefits. Information about herbs is info gathered by my own research online. Cinnamon has a stimulating effect on metabolism and fat burning, soothes feelings of hunger and relaxes stressed minds.
Dates are sweet fruits of the date palm tree. Or I won't sit next to you at lunch Just started growing lemon balm. and now I can't wait to make the tea! Thanks for the punny article haha. You can cook Lemon Balm, Sweet Basil, and Cinnamon Tea using 4 ingredients and 1 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Lemon Balm, Sweet Basil, and Cinnamon Tea
- Prepare 1 of Fresh Lemon Balm ( as much as you want).
- It's 1 of Fresh Sweet Basil ( as much as you want ).
- Prepare 1 tbsp of cinnamon ( ground).
- It's 4 tbsp of lemon juice.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran. All varieties of basil work as mosquito repellents but cinnamon basil, lemon basil and Peruvian basil are the best as they have a very strong fragrance. Lemon Balm is known as the "bringer of gladness," it's sure to brighten your day. Dried lemon balm tea: Purchase dried lemon balm leaves from a reputable company like Mountain Rose Herbs.
Lemon Balm, Sweet Basil, and Cinnamon Tea instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a saucepan. Fill the saucepan up with water leaving 1/2 an inch to 1 inch of space at the top. Boil the water on high, this may take some time depending on how much lemon balm and basil you put in, stirring occasionally. Once at a boil turn off the stove and let it simmer for a few minutes. Then pour into a pitcher and serve warm or cold. ( The longer you let it sit the more lemony it will be)..
This lemon balm tea is soothing and mild. The lemon doesn't overpower the herbs' subtle beauty, though if you want a stronger kick of lemon, go Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Dates - While dates are a perfect, easy snack on their own, these Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Dates take snacking to another level. Tea: Make a lemon balm tea with the recipe below, or infuse simple syrup with lemon balm and add to your next batch of iced tea. Salads: Lemon balm leaves are a great addition to fruit or vegetable salads. Vinaigrettes: Use lemon balm in a quick, lemony dressing made with olive oil and vinegar.