Lemongrass Iced Tea
This refreshing lemongrass iced tea is a perfect beverage to cool down on a hot day. The fragrant lemongrass adds a unique flavor, while the hint of sweetness balances the tea beautifully.
This recipe is snack, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include water, lemon slices, ice cubes, black tea leaves.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 whole lemon slices (for garnish)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 tbsp black tea leaves
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 stalks lemongrass (chopped)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add the chopped lemongrass and black tea leaves to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve the iced tea over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 30
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.