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bee balm iced tea

Celestina9000 avatar
Recipe by
C G
@Celestina9000
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

OfftheGridNews.com Warning: those individuals with thyroid problems or who are pregnant should not consume bee balm. The taste is unusual (yes, I liked it!) and you will definitely need to sweeten the tea to find that happy median. A simple syrup would work out well for this tea.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bee balm iced tea

  • 1/4 c
    fresh bee balm leaves and flowers
  • 1 qt
    boiling water
  • honey, etc., to sweeten

How To Make bee balm iced tea

  • 1
    Place fresh bee balm leaves and flowers in a teapot or glass bowl.
  • 2
    Pour boiling water over the leaves and flowers.
  • 3
    Cover and steep until cool – about 1 hour. Strain and discard leaves and flowers. Chill and serve over ice cubes. Sweeten as desired.
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