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Lemongrass tea (te de limoncillo).
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Lemongrass Tea [Video+Recipe] Té de Limoncillo

Learn how to make lemongrass tea, and start your day with a steaming cup of lovely, healthful, and caffeine-free authentic traditional té de limoncillo.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Dominican
Keyword lemongrass tea benefits
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 69kcal
Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

  • A small bunch of lemongrass leaves rinsed
  • 4 star anise
  • 4 pieces of lime rind or 2 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons Honey or sugar (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Boiling

  • Pour 6 cups of water into a medium saucepan or small pot.
    Add the lemongrass and star anise and boil over medium-low heat for 15 minutes
    Boiling lemongrass tea.

2. Serving

  • Strain the liquid and discard the solids. Pour it into 4 cups, and add a piece of lime rind to each cup of lemongrass tea.
    Add honey or sugar to taste and serve hot.
    Stirring lemongrass tea.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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