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Lemongrass Tea [Recipe + Video] Té de Limoncillo
Learn how to make lemongrass tea, and start your day with a steaming cup of lovely, healthful, and caffeine-free authentic traditional té de limoncillo.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 69 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- A small bunch of lemongrass leaves rinsed
- 4 star anise
- 4 pieces of lime rind or 2 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons honey or sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Boiling
- Pour 6 cups of water into a medium saucepan or small pot.Add the lemongrass and star anise and boil over medium-low heat for 15 minutes
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2. Serving
- Strain the liquid and discard the solids. Pour it into 4 cups, and add a piece of lime rind to each cup of lemongrass tea.Add honey or sugar to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2.9mg
(3%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.