Lemongrass and ginger tea

Name: Lemongrass and ginger tea
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 stalk of lemongrass, cut into 3cm pieces; 3cm of ginger, sliced finely; 6 cups water; 2 tbsp honey (optional)

Tony Chiodo

October 19, 2011

Time:< 30 mins

Next time you find yourself over-thinking to the point of paralysis, choose this tea to put fire in your belly.

Ingredients

1 stalk of lemongrass, cut into 3cm pieces
3cm of ginger, sliced finely
6 cups water
2 tbsp honey (optional)

Method

Place the lemongrass and ginger in a pot with the water. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Strain and serve with honey if too pungent.
Another option is to add a clove of garlic to ward off colds and flu, and gargle.
Makes 5 cups

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