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lemon balm recipe for weight loss

Lemon Balm Tea Recipe for Weight Loss (with Ginger, Lemon and Honey)

This lemon balm tea recipe is a warm, citrusy herbal drink made with lemon balm leaves, fresh ginger, lemon juice, and raw honey. It takes about 12 minutes and works as a low-calorie swap for sugary drinks. Drink it warm, or chill it for a refreshing iced tea.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: International
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

¼ cup loosely packed fresh lemon balm leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (about a ½-inch piece)
1 cup hot water
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)

Equipment

  • Kettle or small pot
  • Mug or heat safe cup
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Grater
  • Citrus juicer or reamer
  • Serving glass
  • Spoon

Method
 

Steep the lemon balm. Place the lemon balm leaves in a cup and pour in 1 cup of hot water. Let the leaves steep for 10 minutes so the herb releases its flavor into the water.
    Grate the ginger. While the tea steeps, grate about 1 inch of fresh ginger.
      Strain the tea. Strain out the leaves and pour the tea into a glass. Add the grated ginger and stir well.
        Add the lemon juice. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon and stir.
          Sweeten with honey. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of raw honey if you like a sweeter taste. Stir until it dissolves.
            Serve. Mix everything well and drink it warm. For iced tea, chill it in the fridge until cold.

              Notes

              • Use 1 tablespoon of dried leaves or 2 tablespoons of fresh leaves per cup. Fresh leaves give a brighter lemon aroma.
              • Drink it daily as part of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle.
              • Honey adds most of the calories. Use less honey, or skip it, for a lighter drink.
              • This tea supports a healthy routine but does not burn fat on its own. It works best as a swap for sugary drinks.
              • Check with a doctor before using lemon balm regularly if you are pregnant, take thyroid medication, or take sedatives.