Lemon balm can often be found in herb mixtures that are used cold. It is also used as an ingredient in salad pickles, fruit punch, for liqueurs, in desserts and in fruit salads.
The dry leaves are available as tea and added to many herbal tea mixtures.
The well known Melissengeist is also produced from this plant. Especially when purchasing mixed herbs and herbal teas, the list of ingredients should be reviewed.