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 22kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

5 stalks lemongrass, stalks and leaves (adjust amount to your taste)
6 cups (1.5l) water
8-10 thin slices ginger (optional)
honey or sugar to taste
6 lemon wedges or lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

Rinse and remove any dry or tough outer layers from the lemongrass stalks and leaves.
Cut off the root and upper ends of the lemongrass stalks, leaving the tender, pale-yellow base and green upper portion.
On a cutting board, finely chop the tender parts of the stalks into smaller pieces.
Fold the longer green leaves into a length that will fit into a pot and bruise 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. Bring it to a rolling boil.
Once the water reaches a boil, add the chopped lemongrass stalks, bruised 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 into a spouted teapot, discarding the lemongrass pieces and ginger slices.
Serve the tea with sugar or honey so everyone can sweeten it to taste. Lemon and lime wedges are a tasty garnish in case anyone wants extra lemon flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

Make sure your fresh lemongrass stalks and leaves are firm and vibrant green for the tastiest tea.
If you use dried lemongrass, make sure it still smells like lemongrass. It starts losing potency after 6 months, so either increase the amount or throw it out and get fresh.
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 cut-and-come-again houseplant.
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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