Herbs · Fresh

Lemon balm

Also called melissa, citroenmelisse

Soft mint-family leaves with a gentle lemon scent; for teas, fruit salads, desserts, salads and light fish sauces.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodMint

    Cooler and stronger; add a little lemon zest.

  • T3 · In a pinchLemon basil

    Lemony with a basil note.

  • T3 · In a pinchLemon thyme

    Tiny woody leaves; more savoury. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchVietnamese balm

    Lemony-minty but more pungent.

Cook with Lemon balm

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