Lemongrass Tea

Lemongrass is a plant that has a fresh and citrusy flavor. Lemongrass tea is a herbal tea made with lemongrass tea leaves, fresh or dried. It is a refreshing drink and can be served hot or chilled over ice.

If you are like me who drinks one cup of masala chai daily, then swapping it with this refreshing lemongrass tea can be a great alternative. It will lift your mood, relieve any stress, and freshen you up!

It is really easy to make lemongrass tea at home either in the instant pot or on the stovetop. You can also plan and make it ahead of time or make it in bulk and store it in the fridge.

Benefits

Lemongrass tea has a lot of health benefits. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, promotes healthy digestion, prevents cancer, regulates cholesterol and blood pressure, and helps lose weight. (reference healthline.com)

Ingredients

Lemongrass tea is made with only a few ingredients and the main ingredient is of course the lemongrass tea leaves. You might be able to find some fresh leaves in Asian grocery stores but if you can't, then there is always an option to use dried lemongrass tea leaves.

I have made this recipe with dried lemongrass tea leaves, ginger, mint leaves, lemon juice, and a sweetener. Lemon juice is optional and you can use a sweetener of your choice like agave, maple syrup, sugar, or jaggery.

Instant Pot instructions

Lemongrass tea is really easy to make. It can be made on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot. I like to make it in the Instant Pot as it requires no monitoring and I can plan it as per my schedule and use the delay timer to make this refreshing beverage when I need it.

To make lemongrass tea in the Instant Pot, pour water, ginger, mint leaves, and dried lemongrass tea in the Instant Pot liner. Pressure cook for 5 minutes and then allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Release the remaining pressure manually by moving the pressure release knob into the venting position.

Stovetop Instructions

Lemongrass tea can be made on the stovetop by boiling some water in a saucepan until it comes to a rolling boil. Add the dried lemongrass tea leaves, ginger, and some mint leaves to the boiling water and then simmer it for about 5 minutes with the lid covered.

Strain the lemongrass tea into a teapot or a cup using a strainer. You can enjoy this beverage hot or cold. I like it hot in the winter and chilled in summer. The best part is you can use sweeteners of your choice like agave, maple syrup, sugar, or jaggery along with a few drops of lemon juice.

Serving suggestions

Lemongrass tea is best served with some sweetener of your choice and lime juice. It can be served hot in cold chilly weather or served chilled over some ice.

Storage

Making lemongrass tea is a breeze and does not take much time, so it can be made whenever you want to sip on this amazing drink. Well, sometimes you may have to store it or plan ahead by making it in advance.

Lemongrass tea stores well in the fridge for 3-4 days. It is best to add lemon juice and a sweetener when you are ready to serve it.