Lemon balm is too delicate for a hot pot, which is exactly what makes it such a good candidate for cold brewing. There is no hot water to stew the leaves and turn them grassy, so what you get is pure, clean lemon scent and a touch of natural sweetness, nothing harsh at all. Leave the bags in cold water overnight and by morning you have a jugful of gentle, fragrant iced tea, ready for the first warm day.
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You'll need
- 4 pyramid tea bags of Teapigs Happy Tea With Lemon Balm
- 1L cold filtered water
- 1 1L glass carafe with a tight seal lid
- 1 fine mesh sieve for straining
- 1 tall 450ml serving glass per serving, chilled
- Enough cubed ice per serving (about 250g)
Method
- Drop the 4 pyramid bags into a 1-litre carafe or jug.
- Pour over 1 litre of cold, filtered water.
- Seal and leave in the fridge for twelve hours, or overnight.
- Strain through a fine sieve into a clean jug.
- Serve over plenty of ice, clean and unsweetened.
- Keep the rest sealed in the fridge and drink within two days.
- Tip: if you grow lemon balm, add a handful of fresh leaves with the bags for a brighter, greener scent.
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Brewed with: Teapigs Happy Tea With Lemon Balm, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g
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