How to Brew Lemon Verbena

The most intense of the lemon-scented herbs: bright, sweet and pronounced lemon with little bitterness.

Catalogued origin is South America.

Here is how to brew Lemon Verbena for a clean, full-flavoured cup. One ingredient. Nothing added.

How to Brew Lemon Verbena

1. Measure about 2 g of Lemon Verbena into your cup or teapot.
2. Heat fresh, filtered water to 100 C.
3. Pour the water over the Lemon Verbena and infuse for 5-7 minutes.
4. Strain and serve.
5. It re-brews 2-3 times, so you can steep a second cup from the same Lemon Verbena.

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep tightly sealed after opening.
• In the kitchen: Fresh leaves are used in fruit puddings, flavoured oils and vinegars, and desserts; blends well with mint and dandelion leaf.

Tasting Notes

Fragrant Whole Leaf. Bright Citrus In Every Cup

• Lemon Brightness: Bright Perfumed Lemon
• Floral: Soft Floral Note
• Freshness: Fresh Green Lift
• Body: Light And Elegant
• Aroma: Crisp, Clean Body
• Finish: Zesty Lemon Finish