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Calming herbal tea, very low calorie, provides a small amount of vitamin C
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemon balm tea with lemon (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 6 mg of Vitamin C covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 17% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 ounce (whole) | 30 g | 1 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 480 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Lemon balm tea with lemon is a caffeine-free herbal drink often enjoyed for its calming flavor. Some people find it relaxing, but it has not been proven to treat anxiety, insomnia, or other health conditions.
It may help you unwind before bed, and it contains no caffeine when made without other tea leaves. Evidence that lemon balm tea with lemon treats insomnia is limited, so it is not a substitute for sleep care.
Steep lemon balm leaves in hot water, strain them, and add lemon to taste. If using dried leaves, pour freshly boiled water over them and let the tea steep until its flavor is as strong as you like.
Yes, lemon balm tea with lemon is caffeine-free when it contains only lemon balm and lemon. A tea blend containing black or green tea will have caffeine, so the other ingredients matter.
Many adults can enjoy an occasional cup, but there is limited evidence on the safety of drinking lemon balm tea with lemon every day over long periods. Keep intake moderate rather than treating it as a daily remedy.
It can cause sleepiness, dizziness, or stomach discomfort in some people. If you feel drowsy after drinking lemon balm tea with lemon, avoid driving or doing anything that requires alertness.
It may add to the drowsy effects of sedatives or other medicines that cause sleepiness. If you take regular medication, ask your pharmacist or prescriber before making lemon balm tea with lemon a frequent habit.
Its safety during pregnancy has not been established. It is prudent to avoid drinking lemon balm tea with lemon regularly while pregnant, particularly as a concentrated herbal preparation.
Add lemon after the lemon balm has finished steeping. This keeps the citrus flavor fresh and lets you adjust the tartness without changing how strongly the leaves brew.
Yes, lemon balm tea with lemon can be served cold. Brew it hot, let it cool, then refrigerate it; add a fresh lemon slice just before serving for a brighter flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
Folate
4.8µg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
19mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Lemon balm tea with lemon is an infusion of the aromatic leaves of lemon balm, a herb native to the Mediterranean, with lemon added for a brighter citrus note. It can be brewed from fresh or dried leaves and is naturally caffeine-free. The flavour is gently herbal and lemony rather than strongly tart, so it is often enjoyed without milk.
Serve it hot in the evening or after a meal, as people do in parts of the Mediterranean, or pour it over ice for a refreshing drink. It is a very low-calorie choice—about 2 calories per 100 g—and makes an easy alternative to sweetened drinks. A little honey can round out the flavour, though it adds sweetness; lemon slices or fresh mint keep the cup light.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.