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

ThaiNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganLow CarbDairy-FreeGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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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Can I halve or double Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea?

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