Delicious Living 7/27/21, 10:20 PM

Minty Sage Herbal Tea

Sage and Lemon Balm Tea

The best sample amount in terms of the

analyzed minerals and vitamin C in herbal
teas was 3 g for both species, but the best
Servings
infusion time was
4 PEOPLE
5 minutes for sage and
10 minutes for lemon balm.
Ingredients
4 plain black tea bags
4-5 medium-large fresh sage leaves
6 cups boiling water
4-5 teaspoons honey or to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Fresh mint leaves 2 leaves per serving

Instructions
1. In a large teapot or hot-beverage carafe, place black tea bags and sage leaves. Pour boiling water
into pot, and steep for 7–8 minutes. Remove bags and leaves. Add honey and lemon juice, stirring
to dissolve.

2. Place 2 mint leaves in the bottom of each heat-proof glass or mug. Using a spoon or pestle, bruise
leaves against the bottom of the mug to release aromatic oils. Pour tea over the leaves. Add more
honey or sweetener of choice to taste, and stir to blend !avors. Serve hot or chilled.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Minty Sage Herbal Tea
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie
diet.

PER SERVING: 26 cal, 1% fat cal, 0g fat (0g mono, 0g poly, 0g sat), 0mg chol, 0g protein, 7g carb, 0g

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