Lemon Balm Tea

Cool off this summer with this tasty drink that will make you forget to buy lemonade at the grocery store.

30 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

3 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	each	lemon balm	handfuls, tightly packed
2	quarts	water
1/2	cup	lemon juice
2	cups	water
1	each	ginger ale	large bottle

Directions

Wash leaves. Put in 2 quarts water; bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Steep for 20 minutes and strain leaves. Combine lemon juice and water, mix well. Combine tea, lemonade, and ginger ale. Sweeten to taste.

Garnish with ice cubes made with lemonade, small slice of lemon, and 1 lemon balm leaf.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 75g

Amount per Serving

Calories 3 0% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g	0%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	12%
Calcium	0%		Iron	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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