Luscious Lemongrass Tea Food

LUSCIOUS LEMONGRASS TEA

Steps:

• Boil 1 liter water.
• While the water is boiling, clean the stalks of lemongrass under running water then cut and discard the green upper part of the stalks, you only want to use the whitest part.
• Next, using a meat tenderizer or hammer of any sort gently smash the stalks on your cutting board.
• Place the smashed stalks of lemon grass inside the tea pot along with the peeled ginger if you decide to use it.
• Pour the boiling water over and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
• Pour into tea cups and serve with or without sweetener (the honey or sugar).
• In Bali, this"tea" would not be served with sugar, it tastes fabulous just as it is.
• Tip: As with iced tea, this"tea" can be served cold.

LEMONGRASS GINSENG TEA

Steps:

• Add the ginseng, lemongrass, cinnamon, and cardamom to saucepan. Cover with three cups of filtered water.
• Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat; then reduce to medium-low.
• Simmer 10 to 15 minutes, strain into a clean drinking container and serve sweetened to staste with sugar or honey.
• Garnish with a lemon slice, if desired, for an extra burst of lemon flavor. Lemongrass ginseng tea may be served warm or chilled over ice.