Lemongrass Ginger Tea

Ingredients

• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled ((about 0.6-0.7 oz or 18-20g))
• 5 lemongrass stalks ((about 2 oz or 60g))
• 4 cups water

Steps

1. 1

   Slice ginger into 4 slices and use a pestle or something heavy to slightly bruise them. Peel and discard the outer layer of lemongrass. Cut each stalk in half crosswise and use a pestle or something heavy to bruise them.

2. 2

   Add water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Add ginger slices and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   After 10 minutes, add lemongrass stalks. Cover the pot and continue to simmer gently for another 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and remove the pot from the stove. Let the tea steep for another 5-10 minutes in the pot with the lid still on. You can even steep it longer if you prefer a stronger tea. The tea will also look darker when you steep it longer.

5. 5

   To serve hot: pour the tea into serving glasses. You can decorate each glass with a slice of ginger and a lemongrass stalk that you have just simmered.

6. 6

   To serve cold: let the tea cool down in the pot and then chill it in the refrigerator before drinking.

7. 7

   You can keep the tea in an airtight bottle or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It can be reheated easily in the microwave.