Lemongrass Tea
Lemon grass tea, a wonderful infusion reminds you of that tropical vacation you enjoyed so much. It is so vibrant and refreshing that it sharpens your brain and boosts your mood. It’s your perfect morning beverage. Lemon grass is a stalky plant with a distinct, fresh scent. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is popular in Thai, Vietnamese and Caribbean cuisine.
Health Benefits
As a medicinal herb, lemon grass is well known for its antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties. In Chinese medicine, people use it for treating stomachache, rheumatic pain, headaches, diarrhoea, menstrual disorder, postpartum edema, muscle pain, fever, and the common cold. It is also believed that the defensive antioxidant activity of lemon grass herb helps in maintaining optimum cholesterol levels, cellular health, nervous system, healthy skin and immune system.
How To Make Lemongrass Tea
- Put 2-5 grams of lemon grass into teapot
- Pour heated water (95 °C / 203 °F)
- Wait 3 minutes for the first steep, 7 minutes for the second, 10 minutes for the third.
Recipe Ideas: Our lemongrass tea tastes formidable when you drink it pure, but if you're more adventurous, then feel free to blend it with green tea or peppermint leaves. Enjoy!
Lemon Grass Pregnancy
Lemon grass is safe for most people. However, there is not enough information about the safety of taking lemon grass if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you are expecting or breast-feeding, we suggest you to stay on the safe side and avoid use.
| Tea Province | Yunnan |
|---|---|
| Tea Region | Various Villages |
| Harvest Year | 2020 |
| Tea Season | Summer |
| Steeping temperature | 95 °C - 200 °F |
| Amount / 500ml (17oz) | 4 gram |
| Steeping time | 3-4 min |
| Amount (traditional) / 100ml (3.4oz) | n/a |
| Steeping Time (traditional) | n/a |
| Tea Cultivar/Varietal | n/a |
| Tea in Chinese | 柠檬草 |
| Gluten-free | yes |
| Tea Caffeine Content | low |
