So, the other day, I was craving some lemon balm tea. It’s one of those things, you know? Sometimes you just need that lemony, herby goodness. I find it super relaxing and pretty tasty, to boot. But, I was fresh out. So, I decided, “Alright, time to stock up.”

First things first, I hit up my usual grocery store. I mean, they have almost everything, right? I went down the tea aisle, scanning the shelves, but no luck. Plenty of chamomile, some peppermint, even some fancy oolong, but no lemon balm. I was a bit bummed, but not surprised – it’s not the most common tea, after all.

The Online Search Begins

Next, I thought, “Okay, internet to the rescue!” I grabbed my phone and started searching. The first place that popped up was Walmart. They had some options, and the prices weren’t bad. One that caught my eye was an organic lemon balm tea for about $9.99. Not a bad deal, I thought.

Then I stumbled upon a brand called “Hanan Peruvian Secrets.” They had a 25-teabag pack, and it was even on sale. Sounded interesting, and I liked that it was made from natural dried leaves, not some weird extract. So, I added that to my mental list of possibilities.

I kept scrolling, and there were a couple more options. One was from “Worldwide Botanicals,” which boasted about being loose leaf and “premium.” It was a bit pricier, but hey, sometimes you gotta treat yourself, right? There was also something called “Fresh Nutrition” and even some lemon balm salve, which I didn’t need, but it made me chuckle.

Considering Growing My Own

While I was browsing, I had a little thought – maybe I should just grow my own lemon balm. I read somewhere that it’s pretty easy to grow from seed, or even from cuttings. Plus, fresh is always best, isn’t it? I pictured myself sipping tea made from leaves I’d grown myself. Seemed kinda cool. It has a lighter flavor than lemon grass, but it gives off a very zesty scent that makes it perfect for aromatic teas. It won’t alter the flavor of your tea as much, but it will add just the slightest lemony tang that gives you the hint of acid you want.

I haven’t decided yet if I’ll go the green thumb route. It’s tempting, though! Imagine having a little lemon balm plant right there, ready whenever I wanted a cup of tea. Plus, I heard it’s pretty safe to use, which is a bonus.

The Decision

Anyways, after all that searching and pondering, I finally made a decision. I went with the organic one from Walmart. It seemed like a good balance of price and quality. I figured it was a good starting point, and if I really loved it, maybe I’d try the fancy loose-leaf stuff later. Or, who knows, maybe I’ll end up with a little lemon balm garden on my balcony!

So, that’s my little lemon balm tea adventure. It was a bit more involved than I expected, but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes. Now I’m all stocked up and ready for some relaxing tea time. Cheers!