Lemon Verbena Drink Recipe

Quench your thirst with this vibrant and incredibly refreshing Lemon Verbena Iced Tea! Made with homegrown lemon verbena (or store-bought!), this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a hot summer day. The delicate citrus notes of the lemon verbena blend beautifully with cool mint and sweet honey for an unforgettable taste. Get ready to enjoy the taste of summer in minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 191.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Verbena Drink

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How to Make Lemon Verbena Drink

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan, then remove from heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of fresh lemon verbena leaves, 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves, and 2 tablespoons of honey to the hot water.
  3. Steep the mixture for 10 minutes, allowing the herbs to infuse the water with their delightful flavors.
  4. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding the herbs.
  5. Allow the tea to cool completely. For faster cooling, place the pitcher in a bowl of ice water.
  6. Serve the Lemon Verbena Iced Tea over ice. Garnish with extra lemon verbena sprigs and mint leaves for an elegant touch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

206g

Fat

0g

Carbs

17g