Lemongrass Iced Tea, Indian Style
by Tarla Dalal
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lemongrass iced tea recipe is also called hare chai ki patti iced tea in India.
Experience a burst of fresh flavours as you savour this refreshing lemongrass iced tea. While the flavour of lemongrass itself is very refreshing, it is heightened further by adding slices of lemon to the Indian style lemongrass iced tea.
lemongrass iced tea is made with the most basic 4 ingredients which are lemongrass, sugar, tea powder and lemon slices. It is a super refreshing and delicious beverage. Add sugar, tea powder and lemongrass to water and brew it. Once, it cools down serve lemongrass iced tea with ice cubes and lemon slices. You can also use sugar syrup if you wish to and if you want hare chai ki patti iced tea to be strong increase the quantity of tea powder.
Remember to cool the Indian style lemongrass iced tea completely before adding the ice-cubes and lemon slices, in order to get the right chillness and to prevent the lemon from getting bitter.
The Indian style lemongrass iced tea , with its rejuvenating flavour, is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer’s day.
You can also refresh yourself with other nice coolers like the Fruity Iced Tea and Apple Tea.
Learn to make lemongrass iced tea recipe | Indian style lemongrass iced tea | hare chai ki patti iced tea | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.
Lemongrass Iced Tea, Indian Style recipe - How to make Lemongrass Iced Tea, Indian Style
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Makes 2 glasses
For Lemongrass Iced Tea
1/4 cup chopped lemon grass (hare chai ki patti)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp tea powder (chai ki patti)
4 lemon slices
8 ice cubes
For lemongrass iced tea
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- Strain it using a strainer in a deep bowl. Cool completely.
- Just before serving, add 4 ice cubes and 2 lemon slices in 2 individual glasses and pour half of the lemon grass tea mixture into each glass, stir it and serve the {span class="bold1"}lemongrass iced tea{/span} immediately.
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How to make lemongrass iced tea
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To make lemongrass iced tea recipe | Indian style lemongrass iced tea | hare chai ki patti iced tea | in a deep non-stick pan take 2 cups of water.
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Add sugar. You can add more or less as per the sweetness you prefer. Also, honey or sugar substitute can be a healthier option.
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Add lemongrass. It provides an aromatic, citrusy and almost spicy undertone to the lemon iced tea.
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Add tea powder. You can even add in some cinnamon and star anise if you like the flavor of whole spices. Make use of teabags if available for easy handling.
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Mix well and simmer on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Strain it using a strainer in a deep bowl and cool completely. By adding ginger to the simmering liquid, you can prepare Lemongrass and Ginger Iced Tea.
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Just before serving, add 4 ice cubes in 2 individual glasses.
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Also, add 2 lemon slices in each glass. It gives the required acidity to the lemongrass iced tea.
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Pour half of the lemongrass tea mixture into each glass. You can refrigerate until cool - about a couple of hours.
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Stir it and serve the lemongrass iced tea | Indian style lemongrass iced tea | hare chai ki patti iced tea | immediately.
Tips for lemongrass iced tea
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You can even add a cinnamon stick and star anise if you like the flavor of whole spices.
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Make use of teabags if available for easy handling.
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By adding ginger to the simmering liquid, you can prepare Lemongrass and Ginger Iced Tea.
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Sugar can be replaced with honey. But then do not add it to the water. Add honey after straining.
| Energy | 95 cal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 2.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3.5 mg |
| Sodium | 0.2 mg |
| Potassium | 25.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
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Such a refreshing cool tea. Lemongrass flavour is so relaxing after a hard day at work. Feel like drinking it again and again. Had it with my hot chilli cheese toast.