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Chilled Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea for Daily Refreshment
Chilled Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea for Daily Refreshment
A chilled Lemongrass ginger iced tea is an exceptional choice for daily refreshment, offering a crisp, citrusy flavor profile by a warm, subtle spice. This zero-caffeine herbal beverage provides a refreshing alternative to sugary sodas or heavily caffeinated drinks.
1. Core benefits
Digestive comfort, eases bloating, gas and nausea effectively.
Immune support: contains antioxidants to help combat seasonal discomfort.
Natural hydration: refilled fluids easily without redundant chronical additives.
Stress reduction: aromatic citrus compounds keenly promote physical relaxation.
2. Ingredients
Ginger: 1-inch knob, washed and thinly sliced
Water: 5 cups of filtered water
Sweetener: 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (optional)
Garnish: fresh mint leaves and lemon slices
3. Bruise the aromatics
Cut your trimmed lemongrass into 2-inch pieces.
Use the flat side of a chef’s knife to smash the stalks.
This step releases essential oils trapped inside the plant fibers.
4. Simmer and steep
Combine the water, smashed lemongrass and ginger slices in a pan.
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat and let the heat source completely.
Cover and let it steep for an extra 15 minutes to build up flavor.
5. Strain and cool
-Pour the liquid through a fine net sieve into a glass pitcher.
-Abandon the spent lemongrass pieces and ginger slices.
-stir in your sweetener of choice while the liquid remains warm.
-allow the tea to cool to room temperature in your counter.
6. Chill and serve
-place the covered pitcher into your fridge.
-cool for a minimum of 2 hours until comprehensively chilled.
-fill serving glasses to the top with fresh ice cubes.
-pour the chilled tea over the ice.
-drop in a lemon slice and a slapped mint leaf to serve.