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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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
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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
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Aathirai
Beautiful pictorial description to.
Vanitha Bhat
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!
NARMADHA
so refreshing and flavorful lemongrass ginger tea. Perfect start to the day. I love the ginger flavor and would love to try this sometime.
Seema Sriram
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.
Geetha Priyanka
Thank you Seema, the aroma of lemongrass itself is so soothing and satisfying. I always prefer honey over other sweeteners especially for herbal drinks.
sasmita
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....
Geetha Priyanka
It indeed is delicious and refreshing Sasmita. Do try I'm sure you will love this combo too.
Aruna
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.
Geetha Priyanka
Oh, dear! hope you get well soon. I'm sure this tea would relieve you from cold. Take care Aruna.
Jolly
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.
Geetha Priyanka
Yes, Iced lemongrass tea is the best refreshing drink to chill down on hot days. I hope you like it.
Vidya Narayan
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.
Geetha Priyanka
I'm so pleased to know you like this herbal tea Vidhya. Yes, I totally agree with you that natural coolants are the best.
Sujata Roy
Lemongrass ginger tea looks so refreshing and delicious. Lemon and ginger are great combo and I love both the flavours. Loved your click.
Geetha Priyanka
Thank you.
Swati
Lemongrass and ginger tea is such a refreshing drink for hot summers. Beautiful color of the drink and very nice instructional recipe video!!
Geetha Priyanka
Thanks Swati.
Mayuri Patel
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.
Geetha Priyanka
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.
Poonam Bachhav
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.
Geetha Priyanka
I'm so pleased to know Poonam. I totally agree lemongrass has healing properties too.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
This look really good... very interesting tea... This just looks perfect for the winter chills and those flu attacks coming...
Geetha Priyanka
Oh yes, it definitely is the best drink to have on winter days.
Niranjana Sankaranarayanan
Such a refreshing tea with nice flavours. Beautiful pictorial description too.
Geetha Priyanka
Thank you, Niranjana 🙂
The Girl Next Door
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. 🙂
Geetha Priyanka
Indeed it is very refreshing and soothing Priya. Do let me know how you enjoyed it when you try it.