Lemon Verbena Tisane
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Tisane--an infusion of leaves or flowers--has a light lemon and mint flavor and a sweet scent. Try this refreshing drink on a hot summer day.


Lemon Verbena Tisane

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Servings: Makes 6,
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 8 mins
Related Categories: Cool Summer, Drinks, Fruit Drinks, Lemons, Low Calorie, Low Calorie Summer Dinners, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Non Alcoholic Drinks
 
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Ingredients
  • 12  sprigs
    fresh lemon verbena or the peel of 1 lemon*
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  • 4  sprigs
    fresh mint
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  • 4  cups
    boiling water
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Directions
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Place fresh herbs in a warm teapot. Add boiling water. Steep for 3 minutes; serve warm. To serve chilled, remove herbs and mint sprigs with a slotted spoon; refrigerate. Makes 6, (6-ounce) servings.

Test Kitchen Tip
Use a vegetable peeler to remove the lemon peel in strips. Scrape any white pith off the lemon peel strips.
Nutrition information
Calories 1, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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