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Honey ginger lemongrass tea

If you're feeling under the weather, or just need a little uplifting boost, this zingy tea is the drink for you.

Honey ginger lemongrass tea
Honey ginger lemongrass tea Credit: Desiree Nielsen

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By Desiree Nielsen

Source: SBS


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  • serves 2 people
  • preparation 5 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 2½ cm piece of fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 cups water, boiled
  • stalk lemongrass, trimmed and gently crushed with a rolling pin
  • 1 tsp honey

Steeping time: 10 minutes

Instructions

1. In a teapot, combine honey, ginger, and lemongrass. Pour over boiled water.

2. Steep for 10 minutes, then pour tea through a strainer into cups.

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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