Lemongrass Mint Tea: Recipe and How to Make It

Lemongrass mint tea is a fresh herbal infusion that takes 2 hours 5 minutes to prepare and makes 2 servings.

What is lemongrass mint tea?

Lemongrass mint tea combines the citrus-like flavor of lemongrass with the cool taste of mint. This version is cold-steeped in the refrigerator, so it is ready to drink chilled or can be warmed before serving.

Like other herbal detox tea recipes, it can be an enjoyable way to drink water. The name does not mean it removes toxins from the body.

Lemongrass mint tea is naturally caffeine-free when made with just these herbs and water. It contains no tea leaves, and its flavor is lighter than that of a strongly brewed hot tea.

How do you make lemongrass mint tea?

Allow 5 minutes to prepare the ingredients and 2 hours for the minimum refrigerator steep. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours instead; this makes the total preparation time 4 hours 5 minutes.

Ingredients

• 480 mL (2 cups) drinking water
• 10 g (about 1/8 cup) thinly sliced fresh lemongrass, using the tender inner stalk
• 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed) fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Rinse the lemongrass and mint under running water.
2. Trim the tough outer layers from the lemongrass, thinly slice the tender inner stalk and gently bruise it with the back of a spoon.
3. Add the lemongrass and mint to a clean pitcher or jar, pour in the water and cover.
4. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
5. Strain into 2 glasses and serve, or keep the strained tea covered in the refrigerator.

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Slice the lemongrass thinly to expose more of its flavorful interior. You can bruise the mint lightly, too, but crushing it too vigorously can give the drink a more vegetal taste. Straining removes the pieces of stalk and leaves before serving.

Keep lemongrass mint tea refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days in the refrigerator, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

Does lemongrass mint tea help with detox?

Lemongrass mint tea contributes water but has no proven special detox effect. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification and waste removal; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts.

How much lemongrass mint tea should you drink, and when?

Have a serving when you enjoy it, such as with a meal or between meals. There is no established detox dose or medically necessary time of day for lemongrass mint tea.

Serve it over ice or gently warm the strained tea if you prefer it hot; warming adds time to the recipe. Because the herbs contain no caffeine, the plain drink is also an option for people avoiding caffeine.

Water needs vary. If a clinician has told you to restrict fluids because of a heart or kidney condition, count this tea toward your fluid allowance and follow their advice.

What are the side effects of lemongrass mint tea?

Mint can aggravate reflux symptoms in some people, and either herb could cause an allergic reaction. Stop drinking the tea if it seems to cause discomfort, and seek medical advice if symptoms persist. Get urgent help for trouble breathing or swelling of the throat.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before drinking lemongrass mint tea regularly; safety information on regular herbal use is limited. Use culinary lemongrass and mint rather than essential oils, which are concentrated and are not interchangeable with fresh herbs.

What else should you know about lemongrass mint tea?

Can you make a larger batch?

Yes. Increase the water, lemongrass and mint in the same proportions, using a clean covered container large enough to hold them. Refrigerate the batch while it steeps and follow the same storage guidance.

How can you adjust the flavor?

Freshness, the cut of the lemongrass and the length of the refrigerator steep all affect the flavor. If the first batch is too mild, try the longer steep next time; if you prefer a less minty drink, use fewer mint leaves.

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