Iced or hot
- Steep Ginger Lemon herbal tea bags with fresh or dried lemon grass pieces in hot water
- To make a strong liquid use triple bags per cup of water
- Strain into container as your base liquid.
- While warm add honey, agave or sugar to taste
- Cool
- Pour individual servings over ice for cold drink, can garnish with lemon verbena or mint leaves
- For a hot serving pour into microwavable cup and add water to dilute to taste
Note: Lemongrass is often sold with loose teas by the ounce. It looks like dried chopped grass pieces. 2-4 ounces is sufficient for several servings. Fresh lemongrass is sold in many markets especially Asian. Wash and finely chop lower stem ends for use.
Optional:
- Add 1/8th tsp of cinnamon; 1-2 Thai basil leaves, ¼ cup coconut milk beverage*
* Do not use pina colada coconut mix or can products.
