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Fresh Lemongrass Ginger Tea

Published: Feb 13, 2020 · Modified: Sep 20, 2023 by Geetha Priyanka · 28 Comments

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Fresh lemongrass ginger tea - a soothing and refreshing herbal tea made with fresh lemongrass, ginger and sweetened with honey. This refined sugar-free, caffeine-free and dairy-free tea makes a healthy and aromatic morning drink to kick-start your day.

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  • Ingredients
  • How to make tea with lemongrass and ginger?
  • Variations and Substitutions
  • Storage
  • Health Benefits
  • How to make Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea?
  • Notes
  • FAQ
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Lemongrass has complex and sophisticated flavours with a citrusy aroma, it imparts a lemon flavour that is so refreshing and relaxing. A small piece of ginger adds a hint of mild spicy flavour. Both these ingredients are a powerhouse of properties that have an abundance of health benefits. 

Check out other healthy drink recipes with ginger on the blog - turmeric ginger cinnamon tea and kashayam.

Ingredients

Ingredients in a bowl to make lemongrass ginger tea.

As the name indicates, lemongrass and ginger are the main ingredients required to make this tea. I've used both fresh but you can use frozen or dried lemongrass.

I've used honey as a sweetener. Feel free to swap agave or maple syrup for honey.

How to make tea with lemongrass and ginger?

Slice lemongrass stalks lengthwise and crush them slightly.

process of slicing and crushing lemongrass stalk to make lemongrass ginger tea.

Bring water to a rolling boil in a saucepan, add lemongrass stalk, ginger and simmer for 10 minutes.

Pour the tea in a cup, mix in honey and enjoy hot and aromatic tea.

process of making lemongrass ginger tea in a black saucepan.

Variations and Substitutions

Add a dash of lemon or lime juice to enhance the flavour and add an extra citrus note to your tea.

For a vegan version, swap maple syrup or agave for honey.

A few fresh mint leaves make a great addition and add a peppery flavour. Roughly chop the leaves and steep them with lemongrass.

Storage

This herbal drink tastes best when consumed straight away. However, the leftover tea could be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days in a tightly sealed container. Allow the tea to cool down to room temperature before storing it in the fridge.

Health Benefits

Ginger: It is well known for its ability to aid digestion. It also helps improve immunity, relieve nausea and helps cope with flu, cold and cough.

Lemongrass: It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties.

How to make Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea?

Follow the same process to make tea, let it cool down to room temperature and then chill it in the fridge for at least 3 hours or until you are ready to serve. Once chilled, pour tea over a glass of ice cubes. Garnish with a lemon wheel and enjoy your tea!

If you don't have time to chill the tea then let it cool down slightly and pour in a glass over ice and enjoy!

lemongrass ginger iced tea in a tall glass with mint sprig on white table.

Notes

Lemongrass is slightly crushed to release more flavours.

There are no specific measurements of the ingredients for this ginger lemongrass tea recipe, just add more or less to suit your taste. First, add a couple of lemongrass stalks and a small piece of ginger, once it is boiled taste it, add more if necessary.

I've used store-bought lemongrass stalks, you can use lemongrass leaves if you get them in stores or if you grow them in your garden.

FAQ

Can I make lemongrass tea without a burner?

Of course, you can. The alternate method of making this ginger and lemongrass tea is to steep all the spices in a heat-resistant pitcher/teapot and mix in lemon juice and honey just before enjoying.

Steeping time depends on how strong you want your tea to be. The longer the ingredients are steeped the stronger the tea would be.

How to make lemongrass ginger tea with milk?

Bring a cup of water in a pot to boil.
Brew either tea leaves or tea bags along with lemongrass and ginger in the water.
Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of milk and switch the heat off.
Pour the tea in a glass over the strainer, mix in maple syrup and serve.

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Lemongrass Ginger Tea

Lemongrass ginger tea - a soothing and refreshing herbal tea made with fresh lemongrass, ginger and sweetened with honey. This refined sugar-free, caffeine-free and dairy-free tea makes a healthy and aromatic morning drink to kick start your day.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian, Thai
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Geetha

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon =15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

  • 1 stalk Fresh lemongrass
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger root peeled and roughly sliced into discs
  • 1 Teaspoon Honey

Instructions

  • Slice lemongrass stalks lengthwise and crush them slightly.
    1 stalk Fresh lemongrass
  • In a saucepan, bring water to rolling boil.
  • Add lemongrass stalks, ginger and boil for 10 minutes or more if you prefer stronger flavour.
    2 Cups Water
  • Turn off the heat, discard lemongrass stalk and ginger.
    1 inch Fresh ginger root
  • Pour the tea in a cup, mix in honey and enjoy hot and aromatic tea.
    1 Teaspoon Honey

Notes

Lemongrass is slightly crushed to release more flavours.
There is no specific measurements of the ingredients for this recipe, just add more or less to suit your taste. First add couple of lemongrass stalks and a small piece of ginger, once it is boiled taste it, add more if necessary.
I've used store-bought lemongrass stalks, you can use lemongrass leaves if you get them in stores or if you grow in your garden.
** Nutritional Values provided here are estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Aathirai

    April 12, 2021 at 6:13 am

    Beautiful pictorial description to.

    Reply
  2. Vanitha Bhat

    March 16, 2020 at 4:02 am

    5 stars
    So refreshing and apt for the hot summer days! Love all the flavors especially the ginger; I do have lemon grass, will try this 🙂 Awesome!

    Reply
  3. NARMADHA

    March 11, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    so refreshing and flavorful lemongrass ginger tea. Perfect start to the day. I love the ginger flavor and would love to try this sometime.

    Reply
  4. Seema Sriram

    February 29, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Soothing Recipe here. the aroma that fills the house when you boil lemon grass itself is satisfying. i love that you have added honey to boost that subtle taste.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:43 am

      Thank you Seema, the aroma of lemongrass itself is so soothing and satisfying. I always prefer honey over other sweeteners especially for herbal drinks.

      Reply
  5. sasmita

    February 28, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    This lemongrass ginger tea looks so refreshing and delicious dear !!! Lemon and ginger combo i use to make in tea. But the lemongrass here is quite interesting one....

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:39 am

      It indeed is delicious and refreshing Sasmita. Do try I'm sure you will love this combo too.

      Reply
  6. Aruna

    February 26, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    I am battling a cold right now and this tea would give me so much comfort. Thank you for sharing this simple yet effective tea.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:37 am

      Oh, dear! hope you get well soon. I'm sure this tea would relieve you from cold. Take care Aruna.

      Reply
  7. Jolly

    February 25, 2020 at 8:28 am

    Lemongrass iced tea looks really refreshing and delicious. As Bangalore weather is hot these days so i need to sip drink every time, to detox my body. This is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:36 am

      Yes, Iced lemongrass tea is the best refreshing drink to chill down on hot days. I hope you like it.

      Reply
  8. Vidya Narayan

    February 24, 2020 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    This is amazing and refreshing. A personal favourite of us both at home. I make the hot version for winters and the cold version with loads of ice to deal with Indian Summers. Clean, fresh flavors and so good for the body! Natural coolants are the best.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:34 am

      I'm so pleased to know you like this herbal tea Vidhya. Yes, I totally agree with you that natural coolants are the best.

      Reply
  9. Sujata Roy

    February 21, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    Lemongrass ginger tea looks so refreshing and delicious. Lemon and ginger are great combo and I love both the flavours. Loved your click.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Thank you.

      Reply
  10. Swati

    February 19, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Lemongrass and ginger tea is such a refreshing drink for hot summers. Beautiful color of the drink and very nice instructional recipe video!!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:32 am

      Thanks Swati.

      Reply
  11. Mayuri Patel

    February 19, 2020 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    Lemongrass and ginger flavors combined.. same pinch Geetha. I love this simple herbal tea and would give anything to have a cold glass of this tea right now as its too hot in Mombasa. We tend to enjoy the hot version whenever we come down with colds and coughs.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:29 am

      Yes, Mayuriji, lemongrass and ginger combo is the best. I too am a great fan of simple herbal tea and prefer it over regular coffee or tea.

      Reply
  12. Poonam Bachhav

    February 19, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    Lemongrass ginger tea with some lemonjuice andhoney is my all time favourite beverage. It is not only refreshing and flavorful but also has healing properties.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:25 am

      I'm so pleased to know Poonam. I totally agree lemongrass has healing properties too.

      Reply
  13. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

    February 19, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    This look really good... very interesting tea... This just looks perfect for the winter chills and those flu attacks coming...

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:24 am

      Oh yes, it definitely is the best drink to have on winter days.

      Reply
  14. Niranjana Sankaranarayanan

    February 17, 2020 at 11:21 am

    Such a refreshing tea with nice flavours. Beautiful pictorial description too.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:22 am

      Thank you, Niranjana 🙂

      Reply
  15. The Girl Next Door

    February 15, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    Lemongrass and ginger is such a beautiful combination. I can imagine just how refreshing this iced tea would have tasted! I'd love to try it out some time. 🙂

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      March 03, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Indeed it is very refreshing and soothing Priya. Do let me know how you enjoyed it when you try it.

      Reply

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