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lemongrass iced tea recipe

Lemongrass Iced Tea Recipe

A vibrant, aromatic, and rejuvinating sunny day drink infused with lemongrass and black tea.
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Course: beverages
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: iced tea, lemongrass, summer drinks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 48kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • mortar and pestle
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Large Pitcher
  • Ice Tea Glasses
  • Ice Cube Tray optional - For freezing extra tea or keeping your drink icy-cold without diluting the tea.
  • Tea Infuser or Reusable Steeping Bag optional - If using dried lemongrass or fresh tea leaves.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 7 cups water
  • 5 fresh lemongrass stalks the white fleshy part of the bulb - or 3 tablespoons dried lemongrass
  • 3 tablespoons honey agave, or coconut sugar (optional)
  • 2 bags black iced tea cold brew or brew a strong cup of Assam black tea
  • Ice cubes
  • lime wedges optional for extra zest

Optional Aromatic Add-Ins:

  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Thin slices of ginger

Instructions

Prep the Lemongrass

  • Trim roots and peel off dry outer layers of fresh stalks.
    5 fresh lemongrass stalks
  • Smash the white part (flexible and fleshy bulb area at the bottom of the stalks) to release essential oils.
  • Cut into 2-inch pieces.

Boil & Infuse

  • Bring water to a boil, add lemongrass.
    7 cups water
  • Simmer for 10 minutes for full flavor.
    Remove from heat and steep for ten minutes.
    Add the iced tea bags or brewed black iced tea.
    2 bags black iced tea cold brew

Sweeten & Chill

  • Strain into a big pitcher. Stir in your sweetener. If the sweetener is pure granulated sugar, you can dissolve it in some hot water and then add it in.
    3 tablespoons honey
  • Let cool, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Serve Over Ice

  • Pour into glasses over ice. Garnish with a lemongrass stalk, lime wedges, or mint sprigs.
    Ice cubes, lime wedges, Fresh mint leaves, Thin slices of ginger

Notes

You can make tea with lemongrass both hot or cold, caffeinated or non-caffeinated. Simply substitute the caffeine for non-caffeine. You can choose sweet or unsweetened as well.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lemongrass Iced Tea Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
48
% Daily Value*
Sodium
 
21
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
8
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.03
g
0
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
0.05
g
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
13
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.