How to Make Bee Balm Tea

With a healthy does of antioxidants, bee balm tea has properties that make it a natural diuretic, antiseptic and stimulant. Bee balm, which is a member of the mint family, is enjoyed for its flavor, and used to treat everything from colds, headaches, gastric disorders, sore throats, menstrual pain and nausea. The bee balm plant is a hardy perennial herb that emerges in mid-summer through late fall. The dark green oval leaves are edible, along with the tight clusters of long tubular flowers which can be red, pink or purple in color. The minty herbal flavor makes bee balm perfect for tea.

Things You'll Need

1 tbsp. fresh or dried bee balm (leaves and flower)
Tea ball, tea strainer or slotted spoon
Tea cup

1 cup boiling water
Honey or natural cane sugar
Spoon

Instructions

Place 1 tbsp. of fresh or dried bee balm into a tea ball or tea strainer. Place the tea strainer into a tea cup. If you do not own a tea ball or a tea strainer, put the bee balm leaves directly into the tea cup.
Pour boiling water over the bee balm and steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea ball and discard the tea leaves. Use a slotted spoon to strain out tea leaves if you've put the bee balm directly in the cup.
Sweeten your bee balm to taste using natural cane sugar or honey. Use a spoon to stir in honey.

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