Lemongrass Bush Tea
A simple, fragrant herbal tea made by steeping fresh lemongrass, prepared as a soothing home remedy and everyday drink. It's light, citrusy, and commonly given for colds or an upset stomach.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 20 kcal
Equipment
- •Small saucepan
- •Strainer
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 20 kcal
- fat
- 0
- carbs
- 5
- protein
- 0
- calories
- 20
Instructions
- 1
Crush the lemongrass stalks gently with the back of a knife. Cut them into 2-inch pieces.
- 2
Add the water, lemongrass, and ginger if using to a small saucepan. Bring everything to a boil on the stovetop.
- 3
Turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until it smells fragrant and turns lightly golden.
- 4
Pour the liquid through a strainer into cups. Throw away the leftover solids.
- 5
Stir in honey to taste. Serve the tea warm.
Chef's tips
Crush the lemongrass stalks with the back of a knife before simmering to release more of their flavorful oils.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover tea up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently on the stovetop or drink chilled.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Boiling the tea too long, which makes it taste bitter
- •Skipping the step to crush the stalks, leading to weak flavor
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