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Dried lemon balm strands in a bowl and scattered with a wooden spoon on a kitchen surface
Lemon Balm Tea – Dried Herbal Ingredient for Teas and Infusions

Lemon Balm Tea – A Calming and Refreshing Herbal Infusion

Ingredients

Description

Lemon balm tea (Melissa officinalis) is a brew made from a medicinal herb, prepared from dried lemon balm leaves and stems. The plant, with its mild citrus scent and taste, possesses numerous beneficial effects, and is particularly known as a nervine sedative and digestion aid.

In its loose form, dried lemon balm is an ideal ingredient for teas, blends, beverage flavorings, desserts, or sauces. It combines excellently with other herbs (e.g., chamomile, lavender) but also makes a pleasant, refreshing drink on its own.

Uses of Lemon Balm Tea

  • As an Infusion – in the form of a calming, stress-relieving tea.
  • For Drinks – lemon balm iced tea, lemonade, kombucha.
  • For Desserts – e.g., flavoring panna cotta, pudding, ice cream.
  • For Sauces, Marinades – as a special citrusy base for meats, vegetables.
  • Fragrance and Bath Additive – can also be used for calming aromatherapy purposes.

Health Effects

  • Nervous System Sedative – can help reduce sleep disorders, anxiety, and stress.
  • Antispasmodic – excellent for digestive disorders, bloating.
  • Antibacterial and Antiviral – acts as a natural immune booster.
  • Mild Blood Pressure Lowering effect is also known.

Storage

Dried lemon balm tea should be stored airtight, protected from light, in a dry, cool place. This way, it retains its essential oils, flavor, and active ingredients for up to 6–12 months.

Lemon balm tea is not only a medicinal drink ingredient but also a creative seasoning option in gastronomy that favors natural ingredients.