As we know, lemongrass tea is a drink that effectively alleviates colds and detoxifies the body, especially during holidays. Right now, let’s join the kitchen with TasteVN to learn how to make lemongrass tea right at home.
1. Fresh lemongrass tea
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh Lemongrass Tea For 2 people
Lemongrass 1 stalk Filtered water 750 ml
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How to make Fresh Lemongrass Tea
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Prepare the lemongrass
For lemongrass, use a knife to cut off the roots, remove the rough outer layer and any damaged leaves, then wash it thoroughly with water.
After washing, bend the lemongrass into a piece about a hand’s width and tie it securely.
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Cook fresh lemongrass tea
Place a pot on the stove, then gradually add 750ml of water and lemongrass to the pot. Cook on high heat for about 15 minutes.
Once the water is boiling, turn off the stove.
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Final product
A cup of fresh lemongrass tea, warm and fragrant, will help you detoxify your body. You should enjoy it while it’s still warm to fully appreciate the flavor and benefits of lemongrass tea.
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2. Dried lemongrass tea
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Dried Lemongrass Tea Serves 4
Lemongrass 10 stalks Hot water 100 ml
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How to Prepare Dried Lemongrass Tea
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Prepare Lemongrass
You wash the lemongrass thoroughly and remove the outer layer, any spoiled parts, then let it drain.
Next, use scissors to cut the lemongrass into small pieces, separating the leaves and the stalks into 2 trays.
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Drying Lemongrass
You spread the lemongrass stalks and leaves evenly on 2 trays, then bring them out to dry in the sun for 1 – 2 days until the lemongrass is dry and crisp.
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Packing dried lemongrass tea
After 2 days of drying, put the dried lemongrass leaves into a blender, blend for about 2 minutes and then pour the lemongrass leaves into a bowl. Next, continue to add the lemongrass stalks and blend for about 2 minutes before pouring them into another bowl.
Once blended, you proceed to pack the dried lemongrass tea using tea bags. In each tea bag, you add 1 teaspoon of dried lemongrass tea and then tie the bag securely. Alternatively, you can also store the dried lemongrass tea by placing it in a glass jar and sealing it tightly.
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Brewing dried lemongrass tea
First, rinse the cup with hot water.
Next, pour 100ml of hot water into the cup, then add 1 tea bag of dried lemongrass tea and wait for 5 – 10 minutes for the tea to infuse.
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Finished Product
Dry lemongrass tea has a characteristic aroma, stronger than fresh lemongrass tea. The tea has a spicy taste but is very easy to drink. You can enjoy a cup of dry lemongrass tea every morning to start a refreshing new day!
3. Lemongrass Honey Tea
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Lemongrass Honey Tea For 2 people
Lemongrass stalks 2 stalks Filtered water 500 ml Dry tea 5 gr Honey 2 teaspoons Lemon 2 slices
How to distinguish real honey from fake honey
There are many ways to identify real and fake honey.
- Method 1: Drop a few drops of honey into a glass of clean, cool water. If you see round honey droplets that do not dissolve and sink to the bottom of the glass, then it is real honey. Conversely, if the honey dissolves in water, then it is fake honey.
- Method 2: Drop a drop of honey onto blotting paper; if the honey droplet forms a ball and dissolves slowly or not at all, then it is real honey. If the honey quickly spreads out and soaks into the paper, then it is fake honey.
- Additionally, you can use green onions to test the honey. Put a small amount of honey into a glass, then dip a fresh green onion into the honey. If the green onion does not change, then it is fake honey; if the green onion becomes soft, wilts, and turns slightly brown, then it is real honey.
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How to make Lemongrass Honey Tea
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Prepare the lemongrass
For lemongrass, use a knife to cut off the roots, remove the outer tough layers, and then rinse it clean with water.
Next, cut the lemongrass into 10cm pieces and crush them.
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Cooking Lemongrass Tea
Place a pot on the stove, gradually add 500ml of filtered water and the prepared lemongrass into the pot. Boil over high heat until the water is boiling, then add 5 grams of dried tea leaves. Cook for another 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Next, remove the tea leaves and lemongrass using a filter.
Finally, pour the lemongrass tea into 2 glasses, squeezing a slice of lemon and adding a teaspoon of honey to each glass, then stir well.
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Final Product
A warm glass of honey lemongrass tea has the fragrant aroma of lemongrass and tea, a natural sweetness from honey, and a slight sourness from lemon. All of these create a drink that is both delicious and good for health.
How to choose fresh lemongrass
- You should choose lemongrass stalks that have tightly wrapped layers. The older layers on the outside protect the younger layers inside. The lemongrass leaves should not be dry or wilted.
- Fresh, delicious lemongrass will have a beautiful green color and especially will not be bruised.
- You can try smelling it when buying; fresh lemongrass will have a distinctive fragrant smell.
Benefits of lemongrass tea for health
- Lemongrass tea is very good for health, especially for the digestive system. Lemongrass tea stimulates the digestive system and prevents bloating.
- Preventing cancer is also one of the benefits of lemongrass tea. Lemongrass contains citral which helps to destroy cancer cells.
- Lemongrass tea also has a detoxifying effect on the body. Drinking lemongrass tea can help detoxify the liver, digestive system, reduce alcohol effects, and cleanse the body.
- In addition, lemongrass tea also helps improve the functions of the nervous system, specifically it helps reduce stress, dizziness, trembling hands and feet, convulsions,…
So TasteVN has shared with you 3 ways to make lemon grass tea at home that are both simple and beneficial for your and your family’s health. Be sure to jot down the recipe to create this drink. Wishing you success in making it.
