The Benefits of Lemon Balm Tea and How to Make the Perfect Infusion

Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, is a staple in my herb garden for a few reasons.

Firstly, this easy-to-grow aromatic plant provides plentiful harvests during summertime. And secondly, the aerial parts make a delicious and calming herbal infusion.

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There’s more than one way to make herbal tea with M. officinalis, and I encourage you to try both cold and hot infusions to experience the difference between the two.

A cold infusion will provide you with the lovely aromatics of lemon balm while calming your mind and uplifting your spirit. And a hot infusion is best to access the full spectrum of this plant’s medicinal constituents.

Continue reading to learn the best methods for making lemon balm tea.

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Making yourself a cup of herbal tea is a wonderful form of self-care that connects you to the natural world and the practice of herbalism.

If you are curious about delving deeper into crafting remedies from the plants you grow in your garden, “The Healing Garden: Cultivating & Handcrafting Herbal Remedies” by Juliet Blankespoor is a helpful and inspiring book that gives you a comprehensive and lushly photographed guide to growing and using healing plants, including recipes, from the founder of the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine.

The Healing Garden: Cultivating & Handcrafting Herbal Remedies

This fantastic reference book is available on Amazon.

One of the most beneficial ways of experiencing the healing power of herbs like M. officinalis is by enjoying them as infusions throughout the day.