Spicy Ginger Tea with Lemongrass
Warm up your senses with Spicy Ginger Tea with Lemongrass, a soothing yet invigorating brew that combines bold, aromatic flavors with refreshing citrus notes. This easy-to-make tea features sliced fresh ginger and lightly crushed lemongrass, steeped alongside a cinnamon stick and whole star anise for a comforting blend with a touch of exotic spice. Perfect for chilly days or moments of relaxation, this herbal infusion can be customized with honey for sweetness and lemon juice for a zesty kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with natural ingredients, this fragrant tea is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a wellness booster. Serve it warm and let its calming, spicy aroma brighten your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (sliced) Fresh ginger root
- 2 whole (lightly crushed) Lemongrass stalks
- 4 cups Water
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 2 whole Star anise
- 2 tablespoons (optional, to taste) Honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tablespoon (optional, to taste) Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel the fresh ginger root and slice it into thin pieces.
Prepare the lemongrass by lightly crushing the stalks with the back of a knife to release their aroma and flavor.
In a medium-sized saucepan, add the water, sliced ginger, lemongrass stalks, cinnamon stick, and star anise.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
After simmering, carefully strain the tea into a teapot or directly into serving cups to remove the solids.
If desired, stir in honey and lemon juice to taste for sweetness and a hint of citrus.
Serve the tea warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1211 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
