Lemon Balm, Sancta Herba Reserve Dawn Harvest, Cut & Sifted Melissa officinalis Loose Leaf Tea, 1 oz (Lot 02, Limited to 108 Bags)
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🍃 Lemon Balm, Sancta Herba Reserve: A Dawn-Harvest Micro-Lot
The Sancta Herba Reserve is our pinnacle line, single-moment micro-lots gathered when a harvest offers something beyond the ordinary. This lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) was hand-harvested at dawn on the 2026 summer solstice, shade-dried to protect its volatile oils, then cut and sifted for the cup. Grown in the USA and limited to 108 bags total (Lot No. 02), each one a 1 of 108, it carries tasting notes of lemon, spearmint, and a cool camphor finish. When this lot is gone, it is gone for good.
Aroma is the clearest signal of quality in dried lemon balm, and it is exactly why we time the cut to first light and dry the leaf in shade. Picked before the sun warms the field, the leaf holds its brightest aromatic oils: a lift of lemon first, cool spearmint second, and that faint camphor coolness underneath. Crush a pinch between your fingers and it fills your hand. For more on how careful drying and storage preserve these oils, our guide to buying and storing herbs in bulk walks through it step by step.
🌱 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm
Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same biological and per-lot testing standards.
Lemon balm has been cherished for at least 2,000 years. European herbalists knew it as the "balm for the heart," and traditionally it has been used to ease restlessness, settle the digestion, and support restful sleep. It sits at the gentle, uplifting end of the calming herbs, which is why so many people reach for it by day and pair it with chamomile by evening. Our study of the aromatic comfort of Melissa officinalis goes deeper into its sensory story.
Every lot we ship is third-party lab tested for microbial safety, heavy metals, and foreign matter, and this Reserve is COA-verified, per lot. Radical transparency is one of our founding promises, so if you are new to reading a lab report, our guide to reading a Certificate of Analysis shows you exactly what to look for. Every lot we ship receives the same per-batch lab work and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.
🌿 Ways to Enjoy
🍵 Brew
1 to 2 tsp per 8 oz of just-off-the-boil water. Cover, steep 5 to 7 minutes, strain.
🌼 Pair
Layer with chamomile or tulsi for a deeply soothing evening cup.
🌅 Ritual
A covered cup at daybreak, for a quiet, bright reset that meets the full lemon-spearmint-camphor profile.
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Product Specifications
| Botanical Name | Melissa officinalis |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lemon Balm (Sweet Balm, Melissa) |
| Format | Cut & Sifted, shade-dried leaf |
| Available Weight | 1 oz |
| Harvest | Dawn, Summer Solstice 2026 |
| Availability | Lot No. 02, 108 bags (each a 1 of 108) |
| Tasting Notes | Lemon, Spearmint, Camphor |
| Grade | Naturally Grown |
| Testing Status | COA-verified, per lot |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Lab testing: this Reserve is COA-verified, per lot. Each batch is third-party tested for microbial safety, heavy metals, and foreign matter before release.
Safety and Considerations
Contraindications. Lemon balm is widely regarded as safe for most adults in food and tea amounts. Because it may influence thyroid signaling, people with hypothyroidism or those taking thyroid medication should consult a clinician before regular use. Anyone taking sedatives or medication for glaucoma, and those who are pregnant or nursing, should also speak with a qualified healthcare provider first.
Traditional energetics. Classical herbalists considered lemon balm cooling, relaxing, and gently uplifting, best suited to hot, tense, or agitated states. In cooler or more sluggish constitutions it was often paired with a warming herb such as ginger to keep the cup balanced.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this Reserve different from your standard lemon balm?
The Sancta Herba Reserve is a single-moment micro-lot, hand-harvested at dawn on the 2026 summer solstice, shade-dried to protect its aromatic oils, then cut and sifted. Lot No. 02 is limited to 108 bags, each one a 1 of 108, and once it sells through this exact harvest is closed for good.
What does this lemon balm taste like?
This Reserve carries tasting notes of lemon, spearmint, and a cool camphor finish. That faint camphor coolness is the marker of intact volatile oils, a sign the leaf was dawn-harvested and shade-dried rather than heat-stressed.
How do I brew Reserve lemon balm tea?
Use 1 to 2 teaspoons per 8 ounces of just-off-the-boil water, cover the cup right away, and steep 5 to 7 minutes before straining. Covering the cup is the key step, because it holds in the volatile oils that would otherwise drift off as steam.
Is this lemon balm grown in the USA and lab tested?
Yes, this lemon balm is grown in the USA and is COA-verified, per lot, with each batch third-party tested for microbial safety, heavy metals, and foreign matter. Every lot we ship receives the same per-batch lab work and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.
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