Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea

Name: Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 4 lemongrass stalks, bruised, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2-inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp granulated sugar or honey; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; as needed ice cubes; 8 lime slices

A fragrant herbal iced tea brewed with fresh lemongrass stalks and sliced ginger, lightly sweetened and served over ice for a clean, citrusy cool-down.

20 minEasyServes 470 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lemongrass stalks, bruised, cut into 2-inch pieces
2-inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
4 cups water
2 tbsp granulated sugar or honey
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
as needed ice cubes
8 lime slices

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, combine 4 bruised, cut into 2-inch pieces lemongrass stalks and 2-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger with 4 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp granulated sugar or honey until fully dissolved.
4

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Fill glasses with ice, pour the tea over, and garnish with 8 lime slices.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for lemongrass in Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea?

The entry for Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea calls for 4 lemongrass stalks, bruised, cut into 2-inch pieces. In its place: Use the zest of one lemon plus a thin slice of fresh ginger per stalk. It is brighter and less floral, but it fills the same space.

Is Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea keto-friendly?

A serving of Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea carries 18 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 70 calories, with 0 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 80 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the lemongrass drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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