By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
4 cal · 480 min
Lemon Balm Lavender Tisane
Recipe GLPR884ec2387dbb8a
A soothing and aromatic herbal infusion combining fresh lemon balm and lavender flowers. This calming tisane is steeped in hot water to extract the delicate floral and citrus notes, creating a naturally caffeine-free beverage perfect for relaxation. The blend offers a gentle balance of mint-like lemon balm warmth with lavender's characteristic floral sweetness.
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Ingredients
6 sprigs Fresh lavender sprigs
6 sprigs Fresh lemon balm sprigs
4 cups Water
Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
Fresh lemon balm sprigs for garnish (optional)
Directions
Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a kettle or pot over high heat.
While the water heats, gently rinse the fresh lavender and lemon balm sprigs under cool running water to remove any dust or debris. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Place the 6 lavender sprigs and 6 lemon balm sprigs into a teapot or heat-safe infusion vessel.
Slowly pour the boiling water over the herbs, ensuring all sprigs are fully submerged.
Cover the teapot or infusion vessel with a lid and allow the tisane to steep for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing the delicate flavors to fully develop.
Strain the brewed tisane through a fine-mesh strainer into two serving cups, discarding the spent herb sprigs.
If desired, garnish each cup with a fresh sprig of lavender or lemon balm. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Comments
This tisane is honest about its time—eight hours includes a steep, not active cooking—but the ingredient list is a red flag: both lavender and lemon balm appear twice, suggesting either a data error or unclear proportions that matter for a delicate infusion. Both herbs are specialty items at Charlotte grocers; you'll need Harris Teeter or Kroger's natural foods section, possibly a second stop depending on your store. The upside is that fresh herbs are inexpensive once you find them, and this makes only two servings, so it's a small household fit. Budget the extra stop and bring a clear recipe, because as written, the proportions are mysterious.
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