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Ginger lemongrass tea recipe
Ginger lemongrass tea combines fresh lemongrass stalks and sliced ginger simmered in water to produce a fragrant and soothing herbal tea. The warming, slightly citrusy lemongrass complements the spicy ginger, creating a balanced infusion that can be served hot or chilled. Sweeteners like brown sugar or honey can be added to taste.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
36 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Asian, Thai, Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 Cup lemongrass 2.82 oz/ 80g or 8 lemongrass sticks for me (will be different if your stalks are of different lengths) Substitute: lemongrass leaves, bashed then cut into rounds about ½-inch long
- 3 lices ginger No need to peel.
- 4 Cups water
- brown sugar Optional. Substitute: honey, white sugar etc
Instructions
- Place the lemongrass, ginger and water in a pot. Bring to the boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for a minimum of 10 minutes. Taste, and simmer for longer if the flavor is not strong enough.
- Once happy with the flavor, switch off the fire and sieve out the lemongrass and ginger. (You can keep them to add to soup.)
- For hot tea: sweeten to taste then serve now.
- For iced tea: allow the tea to cool then refrigerate for at least 1-3 hours. After chilling, serve with or without ice cubes.
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Notes
- Wash lemongrass thoroughly to remove any soil trapped within the layers before cutting.
- Lemongrass leaves can be used as a substitute, bashed and cut into ½-inch rounds.
- Steep the ingredients for longer if a stronger flavor is desired.
- Leftover ginger and lemongrass from straining can be saved and used in soups for added flavor.
- Sweeten with brown sugar, honey, or other sweeteners based on preference.
- Serve hot or chill for iced tea, refrigerating at least 1-3 hours before serving cold.
Nutrition Information
Calories
36kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Sodium
26mg
(1%)
Potassium
255mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.