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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Lemon verbena tea

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 1 teapot (± 750 ml)
• Time: 10 min
• From: Lemon verbena

Ingredients

• 10 fresh or 1 tablespoon dried lemon verbena leaves
• 750 ml water
• optionally a spoonful of honey

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil and let it cool for a minute.
2. Briefly bruise the fresh leaves between your fingers and put them in the teapot.
3. Pour over the water and leave to steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Strain and drink hot, or leave to cool and serve as iced tea with a slice of lemon.

Storing: Drink it fresh; once cooled, a day in the fridge.