How to Make Lemongrass & Ginger Tea, Hot or Iced
Tea By The Bay Guides
How to Make Lemongrass & Ginger Tea, Hot or Iced
Lemongrass and ginger is one of those blends that works exactly the same in Summer and Winter — bright, citrusy lemongrass balanced against the warmth of real ginger root, brewed strong enough to stand on its own, hot or over ice. Here's how we make it both ways.
What You'll Need
- Loose leaf lemongrass & ginger — we use our Organic Lemongrass & Ginger, just those two organic ingredients, nothing else
- Freshly boiled water
- For the iced version: a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint
- A teapot or infuser, and a strainer
Two Ways to Brew It
1
Hot & Simple
5 minutesThe straightforward way to a cup that's ready to drink:
- Add 1 heaped teaspoon (or 1 tablespoon for a stronger cup) of loose leaf lemongrass & ginger to your teapot or infuser.
- Pour over 250–300ml of freshly boiled water.
- Infuse for 5 minutes, then strain and drink as is — no milk needed.
2
Chilled & Refreshing
5 minutes + coolingSame brew, served cold — a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint are all it needs:
- Brew as in Method 1 — 1 heaped teaspoon per 250–300ml of boiling water, infused for 5 minutes.
- Strain and let cool to room temperature, or brew double-strength in half the water to cool it faster.
- Pour over a glass full of ice, add a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint, and serve.
Tips for a Better Cup
Brew it strong for ice. Ice dilutes the tea as it melts, so a slightly stronger brew keeps the lemongrass and ginger from washing out.
Ginger brings the heat. For a spicier cup, add a minute or two to the infuse — the ginger keeps intensifying past 5 minutes, the lemongrass mostly won't.
Batch brew for the week. Make a big pot, strain it straight away so it doesn't over-steep, then keep it in the fridge for iced tea on demand.
Naturally caffeine-free. There's no tea leaf in this blend, so it's a good choice any time of day, hot or cold.
Organic Lemongrass & Ginger
Certified organic lemongrass and ginger root, hand-blended in Melbourne — no added flavourings. Comes in a 100g pouch or a 130g gift bottle. Free shipping on orders over $75, Australia-wide.