Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Lemongrass and ginger tea

  • Makes: 1 teapot (± 750 ml)
  • Time: 15 min
  • From: Lemongrass

Ingredients

  • 2 lemongrass stems (or a handful of leaves)
  • 3 slices fresh ginger
  • 750 ml water
  • optionally honey

Method

  1. Bruise the stems with the back of a knife and cut them into pieces.
  2. Bring the water to the boil with the lemongrass and ginger and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  3. Take off the heat and leave to steep for another 5 minutes.
  4. Strain and sweeten with honey if you like; also lovely chilled with ice.

Storing: Drink it fresh, or keep it for a day in the fridge.

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