Refreshing Lemon Balm Tea Granita in Just 3 Easy Steps
A refreshing and icy dessert made with lemon balm tea, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (including freezing)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon balm leaves
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil water and pour over lemon balm leaves. Steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the tea and stir in honey or sugar until dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for 1 hour.
- Scrape with a fork every 30 minutes until fully frozen and flaky.
- Serve in chilled glasses.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Use fresh lemon balm for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://millerecipes.com/lemon-balm-tea-granita-recipe/