This is a simple detox tea. Lemon verbena is delicious! I came across it while I was picking up my summer herb plants last spring. I had never heard of it before but learned it is good for cooking and tea. Little did I know this little herb has some amazing detox and medicinal benefits. I love lemon but hate what the acid does to my teeth. With lemon verbena you get the flavor of lemon without the acid.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 sprig fresh lemon verbena (about 10 leaves)
- 1 sprig fresh mint (about 15 leaves)
- 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Pour boiling water over verbena and mint sprigs; steep until desired flavor is reached, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in honey.
Cook’s Notes:
I keep the leaves on the stem so that I can quickly pull them out right before enjoying; no straining necessary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Calories 25 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium8mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate6g | 2% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 10% |
Calcium17mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium21mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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