Ginger and Lemongrass Iced Tea - Sierra Leone Flavours
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Drinks
Ginger and Lemongrass Iced Tea - Sierra Leone Flavours
Description
The recipe begins by boiling lemongrass stalks and peeled ginger slices in water to infuse the aromatic roots into the liquid. After a brief boil, rooibos tea bags are steeped in the hot herbal mixture to extract their deep red color and subtle earthy taste. Once steeped, the tea bags are discarded, and honey is stirred into the warm tea to add natural sweetness.
The tea is cooled to room temperature before being strained to remove the lemongrass and ginger solids. Chilled in the refrigerator, it is served over ice with garnishes of fresh mint leaves and lime slices that add brightness and freshness to the flavor profile. This preparation retains the balance between sweet, spicy, and citrus components for a refreshing drink experience.
Adjustments in the amount of lemongrass, ginger, or honey can be made to suit personal taste preferences for spiciness or sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 lemongrass large stalk, outer leaves removed and sliced
- 2-3 tbsp ginger sliced, peeled
- 6 rooibos tea red bush) tea bags
- 1 water 1 litre
- 3 tbsp honey
- ice
- lime slices
- mint
Instructions
- Put the lemongrass, ginger and water in a pot and bring to the boil.
- Let boil for 1 min and then switch off the heat.
- Add in the tea bags and let steep for 10 mins before discarding the tea bags.
- Stir the honey into the warm tea and set aside to cool before refrigerating for a few hours.
- Strain the mixture and discard the bits, fill the glasses with ice, pour in the tea and garnish with mint.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of lemongrass, ginger, and honey based on your personal taste preferences.
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Overall Rating
5
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