Best Ginger Lemongrass Iced Green Tea Recipes

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GINGER LEMONGRASS ICED GREEN TEA



Ginger Lemongrass Iced Green Tea image

Absolutely perfect for summer, this blissful blend of ginger, lemongrass, and green tea refreshes and invigorates.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups water
1 stalk lemongrass
1 piece of ginger (about the size of two thumbs (or one freakishly large thumb))
1/3 cup sugar (or 1/4 cup agave nectar, or sugar substitute to taste - just add to taste after it's chilled)
10 individual bags green tea or 3 heaping tablespoons loose green tea
Mint for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut lemongrass into two-inch pieces, and crush with the flat side of a knife, or just cut each piece lengthwise a few more times like I did.
  • Peel ginger and cut into thin slices.
  • In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the water, lemongrass, ginger, and sugar to a boil.
  • Remove saucepan from the heat, and add the green tea (if you're adding the loose tea, put it in something so you can get it out right after it's steeped, while leaving the ginger and lemongrass in). Steep for about a minute, or until it's the right color/flavor for your tastes.
  • Remove the tea bags/leaves, then let sit for about 30 minutes.
  • Pour the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
  • Refrigerate until cool - about a couple of hours.
  • Pour over ice. Top with a mint sprig. And enjoy!

GINGER AND LEMONGRASS ICED GREEN TEA



Ginger and Lemongrass Iced Green Tea image

I'm totally in love with lemongrass. I purchased a little 4 dollar plant at my local plant nursery and in just 2 years, it's grown into quit a substantial plant. It has even survived many winter freezes. Adapted from the Lemongrass, Mint, and Ginger Iced Tea recipe from the novel, Sweet Life, by Mia King.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Beverages

Time 2h34m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
1 stalk fresh lemongrass
1/4 cup sugar (can use sugar substitute)
8 thin slices fresh ginger
4 mint sprigs
4 teaspoons loose green tea (or substitute 5 single-serve green tea bags)

Steps:

  • Cut lemongrass into 2" inch lengths, then crush with the flat side of a large knife.
  • In a 2-quart pan, bring 4 cups water, sugar, ginger and lemongrass to a boil. Remove from heat and add tea leaves or tea bags; let steep about 4 minutes or until desired flavor and color are achieved. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour through a fine strainer into a glass pitcher. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice and garnish with a spring of mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.4, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 12.5, Sugar 12.5

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