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    Lemongrass Tea

    Published: Feb 23, 2022 by Michelle · 4 Comments

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    This recipe for Lemongrass Tea is invigorating, flavourful and fragrant, with fresh lemongrass, ginger, honey and lime. Enjoy it hot or iced.

    iced Lemongrass tea on a marble coaster.

    I came up with this recipe for Lemongrass Tea while rummaging through my fridge and freezer the other day.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This recipe is really simple to make with a few ingredients.

    You can customize the amount of honey/sweetener to your taste.

    Enjoy this Lemongrass Tea iced or hot -- it tastes great either way!

    It's naturally caffeine free, making it suitable to enjoy any time.

    Or you can also add green tea leaves to make a true tea.

    Read on for another way to use the lemongrass, lime and ginger to keep your house smelling great!

    Ingredients you'll need

    • hot boiling water
    • fresh lemongrass: chopped; you can find fresh lemongrass stalks in Asian grocery stores; however it is common to find chopped frozen as well; I prefer using fresh for this recipe
    • lime: juice, and peel if you like
    • ginger: 1" piece, peeled and sliced
    • honey: or any sweetener, to taste

    iced Lemongrass tea on a metal tray with ice, limes, ginger, lemongrass.

    How to make it

    In a small saucepan, combine hot water, chopped lemongrass, lime juice, ginger and honey.

    Give everything a stir and bring it up to a boil.

    Reduce to low heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.

    If adding green tea leaves, remove from heat, add in the tea, cover with a lid and let it steep for an additional 5 minutes.

    Strain the lemongrass tea through a sieve and enjoy hot, or let it cool completely to enjoy iced.

    Optional additions

    You can add 1 heaped tablespoon of loose leaf green tea to make it a true "tea."

    Add pandan leaf (screwpine) to the tea for a tropical twist.

    iced Lemongrass tea with a stalk of lemongrass on a marble coaster.

    How to serve

    Serve the Lemongrass Tea hot or iced.

    How to store

    Store the Lemongrass Tea at room temperature for up to 1 day, or place into the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Expert tips

    Add a little sparkling water/club soda/carbonated water to the Lemongrass Tea for a fun bubbly spin on it.

    Tip: Don't discard the lemongrass, lime and ginger just yet -- throw it into a large pot and fill with cold water.

    Bring it to a low simmer and it will infuse your home with an all-natural scent.

    You can continue to refill the pot with water a few times throughout the day; just be careful that the pot doesn't boil dry.

    This is a great way to gently humidify the house, especially during in the winter.

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    Pandan Cold Brew Coffee

    Jasmine Milk Tea

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    Iced Matcha Pandan Latte

    Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Close up of iced Lemongrass tea on a marble coaster.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Lemongrass Tea

    This recipe for Lemongrass Tea is invigorating, flavourful and fragrant, with fresh lemongrass, ginger, honey and lime. Enjoy it hot or iced.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Asian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 2 C hot boiling water
    • ¼ C fresh lemongrass stalk chopped
    • juice of 1 lime
    • 1 inch ginger peeled and sliced
    • 2-3 tablespoon honey or sweetener to taste
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    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, combine hot water, chopped lemongrass, lime juice, ginger and honey.
    • Give everything a stir and bring it up to a boil.
    • Reduce to low heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
    • If adding green tea leaves, remove from heat, add in the tea, cover with a lid and let it steep for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Strain the lemongrass tea through a sieve and enjoy hot, or let it cool completely to enjoy iced.
    • Tip: Don't discard the lemongrass, lime and ginger just yet -- throw it into a large pot and fill with cold water. Bring it to a low simmer and it will infuse your home with an all-natural scent.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    1. David @ Spiced

      February 25, 2022 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      We often use leftover ginger and lemon to make tea, but now I want to add some lemongrass in there. What a great idea! I like the idea of serving this cold, too. It's snowing here now, though, so I think a mug of hot tea is in order! Putting lemongrass on the grocery list!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        February 25, 2022 at 8:13 am

        When it's served hot, it's so soothing -- great for a snowy day, or if you're feeling a little under the weather. Thanks David!

    2. Raymund | angsarap.net

      March 02, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhh you reminded me of this, the first and only time I had it was in Bali served on one of the spa facilities we visited.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 03, 2022 at 1:01 pm

        Ohh, fancy!! You can bring the spa home with this drink, maybe add a cucumber or too 😉 Thanks Raymund!

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