Lemon Grass and Mint Tea
by Tarla Dalal
Summer, winter or monsoon, this is one tea that is sure to pep you up even on the most trying days!
The whiffs of lemongrass and mint that escape the kettle promise your taste buds an exciting time ahead, and you will surely not be let down by this spicy, milky tea, which is full of intense flavours and aromas.
Make sure you have this refreshing Lemon Grass and Mint Tea fresh and hot, as reheating it will lead to a loss of flavour and sometimes even a little bitterness. The herby accents are best enjoyed fresh!
Take a tea-break and also try other tea recipes like Ginger Cinnamon Tea or Tulsi Tea
Lemon Grass and Mint Tea recipe - How to make Lemon Grass and Mint Tea
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
1/4 cup chopped lemon grass (hare chai ki patti)
1/4 cup mint leaves (phudina)
2 crushed cardamom (elaichi)
1 cup milk
2 tbsp tea powder (chai ki patti)
2 tbsp sugar
- Method
- Boil 1 cup of water, add the mint leaves, lemon grass and cardamom, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the milk, mix well and boil on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the tea leaves and sugar, mix well and boil on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. , while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 124 cal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 117.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 6.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 143.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 14.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 89.8 mg |
| Sodium | 12.8 mg |
| Potassium | 79.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
I have not tried the lemongrass mint recipe yet but I’m curious to know where I can find the cups that you have the tea displayed in. They are beautiful.
I actually have not tried this recipe, but what I want to know is can I dry it and put it in a jar and that would be the lemongrass and mint cardamon sugar and store it for later?
CB - Really good! You can even add a bit of ginger or tea masala for extra zing
Lemon grass and mint tea.. wow never tasted such a delicious and refreshing tea. This tea has become my everyday morning tea. Everybody in my house just loves this tea. This is a must try tea..