Addictive Fresh Lemongrass Tea Recipe
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4.5
Addictive Fresh Lemongrass Tea Recipe
Description
This fresh lemongrass tea recipe starts by boiling water and adding roughly chopped lemongrass stalks, which infuse the water with their distinctive citrus aroma. After a brief rapid boil followed by a low simmer, the stalks are strained out, and sugar is stirred in to sweeten the tea to taste. Serving the tea warm highlights the fragrant lemongrass flavor, while chilling and serving over ice provides a crisp, cool option.
The rough chopping of the lemongrass stalks releases essential oils more effectively than whole stalks, helping achieve a robust flavor without the need for additional flavorings. This tea serves well on its own or as a soothing drink after meals.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups lemongrass roughly chopped stalks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- lime optional, wheels, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan.
- Add the lemongrass and boil rapidly for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the tea for an additional 5 minutes.
- Strain the stalks from the liquid. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Serve warm, or chill in the refrigerator and pour over ice.
Notes
- Roughly chopping lemongrass means cutting into pieces slightly larger than finely chopped, which helps extract flavor while allowing easy straining.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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