Lemongrass Tea

Ingredients

• 5 stalks lemongrass, use stalks and leaves (more or less, depending on your tastes)
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon sliced ginger (optional)
• honey or sugar to taste
• lemon wedges or lime wedges for garnish and added flavor

Instructions

1. Rinse and remove any dry or tough outer layers from the lemongrass stalks and leaves.
2. Cut off the stalk’s root and upper ends, leaving the tender, pale-yellow base and green upper portion.
3. On a cutting board, finely chop the stalks into smaller pieces.
4. Fold the lemongrass leaves into a length that will fit into a pot and twist them to release more flavor.
5. Fill the pot with water based on the number of cups you intend to brew and how strong you want your tea.
6. Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil.
7. Once the water reaches a boil, add the chopped lemongrass stalks, twisted leaves, and sliced ginger.
8. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the lemongrass gently in the water for 5-10 minutes.
9. Remove the pot from the heat and carefully pour the tea through the strainer, discarding the lemongrass pieces and ginger slices.
10. Pour the tea into your teacup and sweeten it to taste with sugar or honey. A splash of lemon juice and garnish it with lemon or lime wedges is also good.
11. Stir gently to combine the ingredients, ensuring that the flavors are well-distributed.