Strawberry Lemon Balm Mead
This refreshing Strawberry Lemon Balm Mead combines the fragrant herb lemon balm with vibrant strawberries, resulting in a delightful fermented beverage. Perfect for warm gatherings or a cozy evening, the sweet yet tart flavors harmonize with the honey for a unique mead that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
ingredients
- 3 lbs. Honey
- 1 gal Filtered or non-chlorinated water
- 4 cups Lemon balm stems and leaves, fresh cut
- 2 lbs. Strawberries, rough-diced
- 1 bag Linden tea (or green/black tea)
- 1 Lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 packet of wine yeast
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, combine honey and 1 quart of water over low heat until honey dissolves completely.
- 2.
Remove from heat and add the remaining water to cool down the mixture.
- 3.
Once cool, add the lemon balm, strawberries, lemon juice, and zest into the mixture.
- 4.
Steep the tea bag in about 2 cups of hot water for 10 minutes, then remove and pour the tea into the mixture.
- 5.
Sprinkle the wine yeast over the surface and let it sit for 10 minutes before stirring gently to combine.
- 6.
Transfer the mixture to a clean fermentation vessel, ensuring to leave some space at the top for bubbling.
- 7.
Seal with an airlock and let ferment for 2-4 weeks, or until bubbling stops.
- 8.
After fermentation, siphon the mead into clean bottles, discarding solids.
- 9.
Cap bottles and let age for at least 3 months for best flavor. Serve chilled.
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