Spiced lemon grass tea

My association with the exotic lemon grass tea stated only recently. I saw this packet of dried lemon grass tea on the counter and picked it up on impulse. It was only after coming home, that I read what was on the pack. It was written that "" lemon grass tea is a caffeine free antibacterial and anti fungal and it can be used instead of regular tea leaves". That was enough to arouse my curiosity. I googled for the benefits of lemon grass and I was amazed by the information. 

I was surprised to know that lemon grass, apart from being an anti bacterial and anti fungal, is also a digestive and helps in digestion. It helps to cope with cold and cough. Lemon grass also relieves stress and lowers cholesterol. It helps in detoxifying the body and helps to cope with blood pressure. It aides blood circulation and relieves menstrual cramps. These pointers listed above are only a few among the many benefits. After reading through the article, for once I was happy about my habit of impulsive buying.

Lemon grass tea served hot or cold makes a very refreshing drink. It takes only a few minutes to make and will have an instant calming effect sans caffeine. I have used honey as a sweetener here. But you can use sugar to sweeten this as well.

Spiced lemon grass tea recipe:

Preparation time: 5min

Makes- 2 cups

Ingredients:

Dried lemon grass- 2tbsp

Water- 2 cups

Cinnamon- 1" piece

Cloves- 2

Cardamom- 2, deseeded

Ginger- 1/2" piece grated

Honey or sugar-to taste

Lemon juice- 1tsp

Method:

• Take water in sauce pan. Add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and grated ginger and bring to a boil and simmer for a few min.
• Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to stand for a minute.
• Strain the liquid into cups. Add some lime juice and honey or sugar to taste and serve.