Lemon Balm Recipe for Weight Loss
A soothing and revitalizing detox drink that helps boost metabolism, reduce appetite, and support healthy weight loss. This herbal blend combines lemon balm, ginger, and lemon for a refreshing, health-boosting beverage.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 50kcal
Cost: ~Low
Equipment
- Tea strainer or fine sieve
- Kettle or pot for boiling water
- Grater
- Spoon
- Mug or glass
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm leaves (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (approx. 1-inch piece)
- 1 cup hot water
- Juice of one lemon
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water and pour it over the lemon balm leaves in a cup or teapot.
- Let the lemon balm steep for 5–7 minutes to extract its beneficial compounds.
- While the tea steeps, grate about 1 inch of fresh ginger.
- After steeping, strain out the lemon balm leaves and pour the tea into your cup.
- Add the grated ginger to the tea and stir well.
- Squeeze in the juice of one lemon.
- Optionally, add 1–2 tablespoons of honey and mix thoroughly.
- Drink warm or let it chill in the fridge for a refreshing iced detox tea.
Notes
- Drink daily for best results, along with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
- Lemon balm not only supports metabolism but also helps relieve stress and improve sleep—both important for weight management.
- You can double the recipe to make extra and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.