Ginger Lemongrass Tea Recipe | Indian Lemongrass Chai
This ginger lemongrass tea or Indian lemongrass chai is not only good for health but its fresh, citrusy taste will leave you asking for more. Do try my simple recipe.
Take 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and add 1 lemongrass stalks with leaves chopped in it. Also add a teaspoon of grated ginger in the water.
Allow to steep for 10 minutes, and you will get a pale liquid. Or you can also boil it on low heat for about 5 minutes. Then strain out the liquid.
Your aromatic ginger lemongrass tea is ready. Add sweetener of choice or skip it and consume.
Another way would be to add a tea bag when you will allow the lemongrass and ginger to steep.
Remove the tea bag when the liquid looks pale brown. Then continue to steep lemongrass.
Finally strain and add sweetener and consume your delicious lemongrass tea.
Instructions for Indian Lemongrass Chai
First take 2 cups of water and let it come to a boil. Add lemongrass leaves and crushed stalk along with grated ginger to the water.
Lower the heat and let it brew for about 3 minutes. Now add about ¾ tsp. of tea leaves or 1 tea bag. Turn off the heat and allow to steep for 3 minutes.
Place it back on the heat. Add about ½ cup of plant -based milk or milk. Add sweetener to taste. Let it come to a boil and turn off the heat.
Strain the tea and serve. Your aromatic and flavorful Indian lemongrass ginger chai is ready to have. Enjoy.
Notes
You must add both leaves and stalk of lemongrass. Crush the stalk to release more flavor. I end up using one lemongrass stalk each time.
You can skip milk and sugar, but I do love this Indian way of making lemongrass chai especially during summer.
You can add a dash of cinnamon powder if you like while brewing the tea.