Homemade Lemongrass Tea

Fragrant lemongrass, zesty lemon, and natural sweeteners blend harmoniously to create a soothing, flavorful beverage. It's great, hot or cold, and it's a healthy, delicious way to start your day or wind down in the evening. All you need is a handful of ingredients to enjoy this refreshing treat!

Course beverages, Drink

Cuisine African, Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 15kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

5 stalks lemongrass, use stalks and leaves (more or less, depending on your tastes)
6 cups water
1 tablespoon sliced ginger (optional)
honey or sugar to taste
lemon wedges or lime wedges for garnish and added flavor

Instructions

Rinse and remove any dry or tough outer layers from the lemongrass stalks and leaves.
Cut off the stalk's root and upper ends, leaving the tender, pale-yellow base and green upper portion.
On a cutting board, finely chop the stalks into smaller pieces.
Fold the lemongrass leaves into a length that will fit into a pot and twist them to release more flavor.
Fill the pot with water based on the number of cups you intend to brew and how strong you want your tea.
Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Once the water reaches a boil, add the chopped lemongrass stalks, twisted leaves, and sliced ginger.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the lemongrass gently in the water for 5-10 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and carefully pour the tea through the strainer, discarding the lemongrass pieces and ginger slices.
Pour the tea into your teacup and sweeten it to taste with sugar or honey. A splash of lemon juice and garnish it with lemon or lime wedges is also good.
Stir gently to combine the ingredients, ensuring that the flavors are well-distributed.

Notes

Make sure your fresh lemongrass stalks and leaves are firm and vibrant green for the tastiest tea. If you use dried, make sure it still smells like lemongrass. If you can't smell it, you probably won't taste it, either.
You can refrigerate leftover lemongrass stalks in a sealable plastic bag for two weeks or freeze them for months. You can mince the stalks for various dishes, like this mouthwatering braised chicken in coconut milk.
To get maximum flavor and aroma, bruise the lemongrass before adding it to the water. Crush the leaves lightly with the back of your knife to release the natural oils and aroma.
Growing your own lemongrass plant is super easy. If you have a sunny patio or window, it's the perfect houseplant that gives to you.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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