Mint Lemongrass Infused Iced Tea Recipes

LEMONGRASS MINT TEA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot, add lemongrass and mint leaves into the water. Bring to a boil.
• Let simmer and brew for 20 minutes.
• Stir in sugar to sweeten the tea. Serve either warm or iced.

MINT ICED TEA

Steps:

• Brew tea in boiling water, letting steep for 10 minutes. Pour brewed tea into a serving pitcher. Add sugar and lemon, and swirl in the mint, holding it by the stems and using it to stir and dissolve the sugar. When sugar is dissolved, drop mint into pitcher and add 2 cups cold water. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Strain mint out before serving and serve cold.

LEMONGRASS-MINT ICED TEA

Steps:

• Split 3 lemongrass stalks lengthwise, cut into 3-inch pieces, and smash lightly. Add to 6 cups water in a pot; bring to a boil. Pour into a large heatproof bowl; add tea bags and honey. Let cool, then steep in refrigerator overnight. Strain and serve over ice, garnished with a split lemongrass stalk, if desired.

TOUCH-OF-MINT ICED TEA

Steps:

• In a heat-proof bowl or pitcher, pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Cool for 15 minutes. Add mint; steep for 5 minutes. Strain. Add lemonade concentrate; stir well. Refrigerate. Serve over ice; garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

LEMONGRASS MINT ICED TEA

Steps:

• In a 10-cup heatproof container, add lemongrass, mint and tea bags.
• Pour boiling water into the container.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove tea bags.
• Cover and refrigerate until cold.
• Add SPLENDA® Zero™ No Calorie Liquid Sweetener to taste. I like 1 squeeze per glass.

MINT LEMONGRASS INFUSED ICED TEA

Steps:

• In a large bowl or pitcher, combine water and tea. Let sit at room temperature until cool. Tear mint into pieces and add to pitcher. Using only the bottom 2-inches of lemongrass stalk, cut into chunks and bruise with the back of your knife. Add to pitcher along with 2 cups cold water. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. To serve, strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve and pour over ice in tall iced tea glasses. Garnish with additional sprigs of mint and lemongrass if desired. This tea is unsweetened

LEMONGRASS ICED TEA

Steps:

• Coarsely chop the bottom 4 inches of the lemongrass stalks.
• Trim the tops, remove the outside leaves, and save for garnish.
• In a small saucepan, bring to water to a boil.
• Add in tea bags and chopped lemongrass; remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
• Strain; sweeten to taste with sugar, refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Fill tall chilled glasses with ice; pour the tea over the ice.
• Garnish each glass with a lemongrass top and a lemon wedge.