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How to Grow Plants in Subsistence

Early morning lemon balm tea. Here’s what you can do with fresh herbs. This morning I’m making lemon balm tea with raw chicory. 1.Rinse and Prepare Leaves: Rinse the fresh lemon balm leaves well and gently bruise or tear them to release their essential oils. 2.Add to Teapot: Place the prepared leaves in a teapot or a heatproof mug/jar. 3.Pour Boiling Water: Bring fresh water to a full boil and pour it over the leaves. 4.Steep: Cover the container and let the tea steep for 5 to 15 minutes, depend