lemon verbena

hello all got 2 plants of lemon verbena [aloisia triphylla] it smells beautiful and i have to have my daily dose but being a gardener i am no cook has anyone got any idea of a good use for it apart from crushing between fingers and smelling i was told it was good for tea but how would you go about that

 

Thankyou Marley very interesting will try some :D

 

Hi Brazil, I use my lemon verbena in cooking, it makes a lovely herb for stuffing inside chicken before roasting. Has a flavour a bit like lime. Also makes nice tea, just a few leaves in a pot/mug and pour on boiling water, add honey to taste. Bon apetit!

 

Hi Brazil, forgot to mention, I use the lemon verbena fresh and dried.

 

thankyou annas will try chicken sounds lovely :D :D