Lemongrass tea is one of the herbal teas the Food Forest Kitchen serves for free to our guests. A fresh, healthy tea which can be served hot or cold. In Thailand it is called Nahm Takray. We get the lemongrass for the tea from our own gardens of course. You can find the lemongrass growing near the restaurant of Eco-Logic and near the school of the Thai Child Development Foundation. More information about the lemongrass plant can be found here.
HERBAL LEMONGRASS TEA RECIPE
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 glasses
INGREDIENTS
2 stalk of fresh lemongrass with leaves (most flavor is in the leaves for making tea!)
1 Liter Drinking Water
FOR SERVING:
Honey
EQUIPMENT
A pan with lid
Strainer
Jug or teapot
PREPARATION
Remove the outer skin from the lemongrass stalks.
Wash the stalks.
Fold the stalk and tie it into a knot.
Add water in the pan
METHOD
Place the pan on a medium heat and add the knotted lemongrass stalks.
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for ca. 15 minutes.
Remove the knotted stalks from the water.
Strain the tea concentrate into a jug or teapot.
SERVING:Â
Add a teaspoon honey per glass.
Add the tea.
Use a stalk of lemongrass for a stirrer!
NOTE:
This tea can also be served as a cold drink or ice tea.
This recipe is made at the @THEFOODFORESTKITCHEN, the slow food restaurant of @ECOLOGICTHAILAND.
Come and taste the wonderful homemade, fresh, organic food and drinks, while you enjoy the view over the rain forest and valley!
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