Elixir of Life Tea

Contributed bySue Lense
Clear glass teapot filled with pale yellow tea and fresh rosemary sprigs.

Ingredients

  • young lemon balm leaves (handful)
  • fresh rosemary (3-5 leaves)
  • fresh lavender blossoms (2 sprigs)
Yield: 1 pot
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Instructions

Put ingredients into a diffuser. Pour hot water over leaves and let steep. Color will be very pale, if there is any. Good hot or iced. 

This is a refreshing, relaxing decaffeinated brew going back to Roman times. 

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