Lemongrass and pandan tea is a type of beverage that helps detoxify the body, making it very suitable for cold winter days. The warm flavor of lemongrass combined with the gentle fragrance of pandan leaves creates a unique and appealing taste. Today, let’s cook with TasteVN and learn 2 ways to make lemongrass and pandan tea!
1. Lemongrass and pandan tea
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Preparation
3 minutes
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Cooking
12 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lemongrass and Pandan Tea For 3 people
Lemongrass 1 stalk Pandan leaf 1 leaf
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How to make Lemongrass and Pandan Tea
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Prepare lemongrass and pandan leaves
Wash the lemongrass, cut off the root, then peel off the dry outer leaves, crush it with a knife and cut into small pieces about 1cm long.
Wash the pandan leaves and use scissors to cut them into small pieces.
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Cook lemongrass pandan tea
Put 1 liter of water into a pot and place it on the stove to boil for about 3 – 5 minutes over medium heat. Once the water is boiling, add the prepared lemongrass and pandan leaves and continue to boil for about 7 minutes until the water turns light yellow and releases a fragrant aroma before turning off the heat.
Then, use a strainer to remove all the lemongrass and pandan residue from the pot, then pour the tea into a cup and enjoy.
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Final Product
Lemongrass and pandan tea has a light yellow color, combining the gentle aroma of pandan leaves with the characteristic fragrance of lemongrass, helping to detoxify the body and is very suitable to enjoy on cold winter days.
2. Lemongrass and Pandan Tea with Butterfly Pea Flower
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Preparation
3 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Lemongrass and Pandan Tea with Butterfly Pea Flower Serves 3 people
Lemongrass 3 stalks Pandan Leaves 30 gr Butterfly Pea Flowers 5 gr Brown Sugar 2 tablespoons Salt A pinch
How to Choose Quality Butterfly Pea Flowers
- You should choose butterfly pea flowers that have a beautiful dark blue color, the color of the flowers should be uniform, and when smelling, you should detect a light, pleasant fragrance.
- There are usually 2 types of butterfly pea flowers: single and double. Single flowers have one petal, while double flowers have more petals. You should choose double flowers for a richer and more beautiful color.
- Avoid selecting butterfly pea flowers that are dark black, bruised, or wilted, and have no fragrance when smelled.
How to Make Lemongrass and Pandan Tea with Butterfly Pea Flowers
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Prepare the Ingredients
For the lemongrass, trim the roots, wash it thoroughly, and then use a knife to crush it. Wash the pandan leaves and tie them into small bundles. Wash the butterfly pea flowers and let them dry.
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Cook the Lemongrass and Pandan Tea with Butterfly Pea Flowers
Place a pot on the stove, add about 1 liter of water, and heat it until it reaches a temperature of about 50 – 60 degrees Celsius in 2 – 3 minutes.
Then, add the pandan leaves, crushed lemongrass, and a little salt, and boil for about 3 minutes until the water turns a light yellow, then add all the prepared butterfly pea flowers.
Continue cooking for another 3 minutes until the water changes to a deep green color, then use a spoon to remove all the lemongrass, pandan leaves, and butterfly pea flowers.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the pot and stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved, then turn off the heat. Pour the tea into cups, garnish with a few lemongrass leaves and butterfly pea flowers, and it’s done.
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Final Product
Cup of lemongrass pandan flower butterfly pea tea has a beautiful green color, with a fragrant aroma from lemongrass and pandan leaves. When drinking, you can feel the refreshing light taste combined with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, creating an unusual yet incredibly appealing beverage. Add a few small ice cubes if you prefer it cold!
How to choose fresh lemongrass
- You should choose lemongrass with beautiful green stems, tightly wrapped leaves, fresh green leaves, and a characteristic fragrant smell.
- Avoid choosing lemongrass with wilted leaves, bruised stems, or too dry due to being stored for a long time, and especially if you can’t smell the fragrance or only catch a faint scent.
How to choose fresh pandan leaves
- You should choose pandan leaves that are beautifully dark green, long and thick, with a characteristic fragrance similar to that of sticky rice.
- Avoid choosing young leaves, torn or bruised leaves, leaves with many small black spots, and especially those that lack fragrance.
Above are 2 ways to make pandan leaf lemongrass tea that are delicious and warm for cold winter days that TasteVN wants to share with you, using easily obtainable ingredients and simple to make. Wishing you success!
