Lemon balm is one of those herbs that smells of summer the moment you brush past it in the garden, all soft lemon and freshness. Brewed and chilled, it makes a gentle, citrusy iced tea that is soft rather than sharp. A wheel of lemon and a sprig of the balm itself, or mint if that is what you have, keep it lively. Brew it strong so the flavour carries through the ice.
⏱ 15 min 🍽 Serves 1 📊 Easy 📚 Iced Tea Recipes
You'll need
- 2 pyramid tea bags of Teapigs Happy Tea With Lemon Balm
- 200ml freshly drawn water at 100C, just off the boil
- 200ml cold still water
- 1 fresh lemon wheel
- 1 fresh lemon balm sprig (or mint sprig as substitute)
- 1 tall 450ml glass, chilled in the freezer for ten minutes
- Enough cubed ice (about 250g)
- 1 small jug for steeping, 1 saucer for covering
Method
- Steep the 2 pyramid bags in 200ml just-boiled water for seven minutes under a saucer, then lift them out.
- Cool the brew right down in cold water or the fridge.
- Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the cooled tea over.
- Lengthen with the cold water, easing it in down the back of a spoon.
- Add the lemon wheel and a sprig of lemon balm or mint, gently bruised to release the scent.
- Tip: if you grow lemon balm, steep a small handful of fresh leaves with the bags for extra fragrance.
What you'll end up with: A gentle, lemony glass of iced lemon balm tea, fresh and gentle on a warm afternoon.
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Brewed with: Teapigs Happy Tea With Lemon Balm, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g
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