Alpine Lemon Balm
Tea and apothecary herb | Melissa officinalis
A fragrant, versatile herb with a soft lemon aroma and a mild, refreshing flavour.
Our Alpine Lemon Balm is Australian grown, with a small portion grown and harvested on our own Snowy Mountains property as we continue expanding the farm. The remaining leaf is carefully sourced from trusted Australian growers, so availability may be limited.
Lemon balm has a long history of use in traditional herbal preparations and is an easy herb to keep on hand for teas, custom blends and home apothecary use.
Why You’ll Love It
- Soft lemon aroma
- Mild, refreshing flavour
- Australian grown
- A small portion grown on our Snowy Mountains property
- Suitable for herbal teas, custom blends and traditional preparations
- Hand packed in small batches
How to Prepare as Herbal Tea
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried lemon balm leaf to hot water and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
Strain before drinking and adjust the amount and steeping time to personal preference.
Other Traditional Uses
- Single-herb tea
- Custom herbal tea blends
- Long infusions
- Traditional tincture preparations
- Herbal syrups and other home apothecary preparations
Ingredients
100% dried Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) leaf, grown in Australia.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
The Alpine Difference
A small portion is grown and harvested on our alpine property in the Snowy Mountains, NSW. The remaining leaf is carefully sourced from Australian growers and hand packed by Alpine Apothecary.
Alpine Lemon Balm Recipes
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Botanical simmer pot: Mountain Twilight
A simple stovetop home-fragrance recipe featuring this herb. You can use separately purchased dried botanicals; the ingredients below are not included with this herb product.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried lemon balm
- 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers
- 1 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers
- 1 dried lemon slice
Method: Add all botanicals to a saucepan with 750 mL–1 litre of water. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat, and top up with water as needed. Enjoy the natural fragrance while the pot is attended.
Safety: For home fragrance only, not for drinking. Never leave simmering water unattended or allow the pan to boil dry. Keep away from children and pets; ventilate the room and let pets move away from the scent.
