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.
Looks awesome!!
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Wow looks so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteIn nearby stores i find this lemon grass.. I do not know in what dish they use it... now I can start trying it out... thanks for sharing the recipe dear...
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Akila
very refreshing drink..awesome clicks!!
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Nice flavorful tea...
ReplyDeleteVery refreshing n flavorful tea.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! really? i dunno that, interesting huh. i'll try to make one for me
ReplyDeletegreat post and thank you for sharing. have a lovely day.
Nice tea and the pictures are lovely.
ReplyDeleteInformative post with a lovely drink.
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ReplyDeleteYour tea sounds so delicious. I love all the health benefits of lemon grass, an even better excuse to keep drinking the tea. Can't wait to try it with the fragrant spices you used. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteMaha
Definitely a refreshing drink and a healthy one too! good information.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! i want to try this , perfect for my hot hot hot summer :)
ReplyDeletethank you dear.
WOW!!!Looking for a perfect cup of lemon grass tea..thanks for the recipe dear.
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