Sometimes, a quiet moment of calm is all we need to feel restored. Traditional Medicinals Organic Lemon Balm Tea offers just that gentle pause: with its light, lemony fragrance and soothing herbal body, it wraps you in a soft embrace. Each tea bag is packed with organic lemon balm leaves—nature’s own gift for easing tension and brightening the spirit. I brew a cup in the late afternoon here on my front porch, inhaling its sunny, minty notes and feeling the day’s worries drift away.

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Traditional Medicinals Organic Lemon Balm Tea

To complement this gentle infusion, I’ve created a recipe for Lemon Balm Shortbread Squares. Tender, buttery, and scented with fresh lemon balm and a touch of honey, these bars are perfect for pairing with your cup—an extra measure of homemade warmth.

Lemon Balm Shortbread Squares

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemon balm leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
3. Flavor Base: Add the honey, lemon zest, chopped lemon balm, and salt; mix until just combined.
4. Add Flour: Gradually fold in the flour until a soft dough forms. If too crumbly, add a teaspoon of milk.
5. Press & Bake: Transfer dough to the prepared pan and press evenly into an even layer. Bake 25–30 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool & Slice: Let cool completely in the pan. Lift out using parchment overhang and dust top with powdered sugar. Cut into 16 squares.
7. Serve: Arrange squares on a plate alongside a warm mug of lemon balm tea. Sip and savor the gentle calm.

May these Lemon Balm Shortbread Squares and your cup of Traditional Medicinals Organic Lemon Balm Tea bring you a peaceful moment of sweetness—just as they do in my own kitchen. Enjoy!

—Mom Mom (Grandma Helen)