Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea (Trà sả gừng)
Trà sả gừng, or Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea, is a refreshing and aromatic beverage that is popular in Vietnamese cuisine. This tea is perfect for hot summer days, as the combination of lemongrass and ginger creates a cooling and invigorating drink.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 3 lemongrass stalks, smashed and cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey or sugar
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the lemongrass and ginger, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the honey or sugar until dissolved.
- Strain the mixture and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the tea until cold.
- Serve the lemongrass ginger tea over ice, garnished with lemon slices.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 30 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Fat
- 0g
- Protein
- 0g
Supplies
Pot Stirring spoon Strainer Glass pitcher
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Trà sả gừng with a side of fresh fruit or Vietnamese snacks for a delightful afternoon treat.
Tips & tricks
For a stronger flavor, let the lemongrass and ginger steep in the hot water for a longer period of time before straining.
Cost
$5