LEMONGRASS LEAVES TEA RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash the fresh lemongrass under running water. Clean and cut them into small pieces using a pair of sharp scissors.
• Pour water in a saucepan and bring it to boil.
• Add the small pieces of lemongrass to it and cover it with a lid.
• Let the mixture boil for another 10-15 mins. The duration entirely depends on how strong you wish your tea to be.
• Using a strainer, strain the tea in your favorite cup.
• Add some sweetener like sugar, honey, or maple syrup, as per your preference. You may also add some herbs or spices like lime, anise, ginger, mint, or cinnamon to suit your taste buds. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy your hot drink!
• If you'd like to have a chilled beverage, let the tea cool down and refrigerate it. Garnish it with some lime or lemongrass and serve it chilled!

Steps:

• Cut the lemongrass and pandan leaves into thin slices and grate the ginger.
• Heat the water in a saucepan until it’s boiling hot and add lemongrass, pandan leaves, ginger, and mint leaves.
• Simmer on a low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add sugar or honey. Let it cool down for at least 20 minutes.
• Put plenty of ice into glasses and pour the tea into the glasses through a strainer. Squeeze some lime juice into the glasses and serve with mint sprigs and lime wedges.