How to Make Lemongrass Tea

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Chop 2 cups of lemongrass stalks or leaves.. Bring 4 cups (950 mL) of water to a boil over high heat.. Add the lemongrass and continue boiling the water for 5 minutes.

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Steps

1

Chop 2 cups of lemongrass stalks or leaves.

Step 1

Chop 2 cups of lemongrass stalks or leaves.

2

Bring 4 cups (950 mL) of water to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Bring 4 cups (950 mL) of water to a boil over high heat.

3

Add the lemongrass and continue boiling the water for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the lemongrass and continue boiling the water for 5 minutes.

4

Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove the stalks.

Step 4

Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove the stalks.

5

Serve right away if you prefer warm tea.

Step 5

Serve right away if you prefer warm tea.

6

Chill the mixture to make iced tea.

Step 6

Chill the mixture to make iced tea.

7

Stir in a splash of milk if you like a creamy tea.

Step 7

Stir in a splash of milk if you like a creamy tea.

8

Add 1 tsp (7 g) of honey for a sweeter tea.

Step 8

Add 1 tsp (7 g) of honey for a sweeter tea.

9

Steep the tea with ginger for a little spice.

Step 9

Steep the tea with ginger for a little spice.

10

Squeeze in a little lime to enhance the tangy flavor.

Step 10

Squeeze in a little lime to enhance the tangy flavor.

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