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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
- Bruise the stems with the back of a knife and cut them into pieces.
- Bring the water to the boil with the lemongrass and ginger and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Take off the heat and leave to steep for another 5 minutes.
- 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.