Luscious Lemongrass Tea Recipes

Steps:

• Boil 1 liter water.
• While the water is boiling, clean the stalks of lemongrass under running water then cut and discard the green upper part of the stalks, you only want to use the whitest part.
• Next, using a meat tenderizer or hammer of any sort gently smash the stalks on your cutting board.
• Place the smashed stalks of lemon grass inside the tea pot along with the peeled ginger if you decide to use it.
• Pour the boiling water over and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
• Pour into tea cups and serve with or without sweetener (the honey or sugar).
• In Bali, this"tea" would not be served with sugar, it tastes fabulous just as it is.
• Tip: As with iced tea, this"tea" can be served cold.

Steps:

• Place lemongrass in a small 2-cup teapot.
• Pour boiling water over lemongrass and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
• Serve hot as an after-dinner tisane with sugar to taste.

Steps:

• Split 3 lemongrass stalks lengthwise, cut into 3-inch pieces, and smash lightly. Add to 6 cups water in a pot; bring to a boil. Pour into a large heatproof bowl; add tea bags and honey. Let cool, then steep in refrigerator overnight. Strain and serve over ice, garnished with a split lemongrass stalk, if desired.