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Two glasses of iced ginger lemongrass tea with yellow flowering tree branches in the background.
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Lemongrass Ginger Tea

This lemongrass ginger tea recipe is perfect for enjoying year-round.  All you need is three ingredients to make this herbal, non-caffeinated tea with loads of health benefits.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Elcy Wang
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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 stalks lemongrass, peeled, sliced, and smashed only use lower third
  • 5 slices ginger root unpeeled
  • 4 cups water preferably filtered
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place the smashed lemongrass and ginger slices into a medium-sized saucepan, then add the water.
  • On high heat, boil the ingredients for 5 minutes, then lower to medium-high heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and pour the mixture through a strainer over a large measuring cup or heat-safe bowl.  You should have about 24 ounces of strained tea.
  • Immediately stir in some honey until dissolved.  
    Note: This step is optional if you want to add a little sweetener.
  • If you are making hot tea, pour or ladle the hot tea into a mug to enjoy right away.
    Or, let it cool to room temperature before chilling it in the refrigerator to make iced tea.
    This recipe makes 4 six-ounce cups of tea.

NUTRITION

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg