Lemongrass Ginger Tea with Lemon

Overhead view on a short glass filled with a lemongrass ginger tea topped with a slice of lemon.

Lemongrass Ginger Tea with Lemon

Enjoy this lemongrass ginger tea when in need of a fresh and aromatic drink. It has a great soothing effect and also is packed with amazing citrusy flavors. Easy and done within 15 minutes, plus it is caffeine-free and can be enjoyed either warm or iced.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tea, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 20kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 lemongrass stalk
1 inch fresh ginger root
2 cups water
1 tbsp lemon juice
½-1 tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener optional, to taste

Instructions

Remove the thick outer layer of the lemongrass stalk and gently bruise/crush it using something heavy (I like to use the back of my knife). Peel the ginger and roughly slice it. Also bruise the slices slightly.
In a small pot, combine the water with the bruised ginger and lemongrass. Cover and bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to medium low. Let it simmer, covered, for about 10-15 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the tea will be.
Remove from the heat and strain the tea using a fine-mesh colander or French press. Add the lemon juice and maple syrup to taste and stir. Pour into cups right away to enjoy warm or chill in the fridge and serve over ice cubes for an iced tea.

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Notes

Keep leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container for a few days. Either reheat on the stove or using the microwave or serve over iced cubes.
Be sure to use fresh ginger and NOT powdered ginger.
Feel free to add a cinnamon stick and/or turmeric roots when simmering the tea. If looking for a caffeinated version, then also steep some green tea or black tea leaves.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons. .

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