Lemon balm is also known as Vervain, Citroenverbena, Aloysia citriodora, Lippia citriodora, Verbena citriodora, Verbena triphylla.

Lemon Verbena is a perennial shrub which can reach a height of 1m. It has long unifoliolate leaves with a pleasant typical and strong lemon scent. The flowers are small and have a white or purple colour.

Lemon Verbena can be chopped finely and boiled with water to make tea. The tea has been used as a herbal remedy for insomnia at night and for general ailments during the day.

If you like lemon, this is the tea for you! It has a very lemony taste without any bitterness.

To use: Place one teaspoon of tea per person into a warmed pot or mug infuser and add hot water. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, or longer if a strong infusion is required, then strain into mugs. A little honey or other natural sweeteners can be added if desired.