Ginger and Lemongrass Iced Tea – Sierra Leone Flavours
Sierra Leone recipe: This is a refreshing ginger and lemongrass iced tea recipe.
A little while ago I told you how I fell in love with lemon iced tea whilst growing up in Sierra Leone. Well this ginger and lemongrass iced tea was the other ‘col tea’ recipe I would turn to when I wanted a slightly different flavour combo.
We had the hugest ever lemongrass bush right in the middle of the compound. It did its job. Now I would appreciate it for the warm lemongrass tea during the cooler mornings, lemongrass iced tea during warmer afternoons and lemongrass in various fruity desserts that I hope to share one day.
But then, it was ‘home’ when we played tag. Much more important than grown up things like tea… I think we all just loved the fragrance so much that we completely understood the need to have it as a ‘reprieve spot’.
This iced tea has a mild flavour, which means you need to use mild tea as well. I use the caffeine free rooibos but feel free to use other tea although you might need to start with fewer teabags. You can also add more or less lemongrass, ginger and honey according to your preferences.
For more drink recipes why not try this Rosemary and Cucumber Infused Ginger beer.
Here is how to make my ginger and lemongrass iced tea. Enjoy every glassful.
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Ginger and Lemongrass Iced Tea - Sierra Leone Flavours
Ingredients
- 1 large stalk lemongrass outer leaves removed and sliced
- 2-3 tbsp sliced peeled ginger
- 6 rooibos (red bush) tea bags
- 1 litre water
- 3 tbsp honey
- Ice
- Lime slices
- Mint
Instructions
- Put the lemongrass, ginger and water in a pot and bring to the boil.
- Let boil for 1 min and then switch off the heat.
- Add in the tea bags and let steep for 10 mins before discarding the tea bags.
- Stir the honey into the warm tea and set aside to cool before refrigerating for a few hours.
- Strain the mixture and discard the bits, fill the glasses with ice, pour in the tea and garnish with mint.
Notes
Lemongrass is one of those things I’ll buy for one recipe and then it will sit in my fridge until it needs to be thrown out. Next time I am definitely making this instead!!
Lemongrass is one of those things I’ll buy for one recipe and then it will sit in my fridge until it needs to be thrown out. Next time I am definitely making this instead!!
I’m always looking for new ways to use lemongrass! Thanks for the awesome idea!
My pleasure.
this is such a lovely combination of flavours, it must be so refreshing!
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This sounds incredible!!! Refreshing for the end of summer:-)
How wonderful to grow up with a bunch of lemongrass growing in your garden. it has such a wonderful flavour and fragrance. Still not convinced about iced tea, but I really ought to just try it.
Choclette maybe you can try the lemon grass with some other drink.
Mmm, the iced tea looks so good!
It does right Akaleistar?
I love the sound of the ginger and lemon grass together. Now all I need is some sy=un so that I can enjoy this in the garden.
Hahaha – make it anyway Jemma and the sun will come.
Lemongrass iced tea sounds perfect! I love the ginger and lime wedges in it, and that you used rooibos tea. I want to drink this all afternoon long on a hot day! 🙂
Using rooibos does mean that you can drink it all day long.
I don’t think I even realised lemongrass grew on trees! The tea sounds really lovely – and that’s from someone who doesn’t really drink tea!
I am pleased that it inspired a non tea drinker.
I love iced tea and this looks totally delicious. I can’t imagine how fabulous it would be to have a lemongrass bush growing in the yard!
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I love iced tea and this looks totally delicious. I can’t imagine how fabulous it would be to have a lemongrass bush growing in the yard!
I wonder if we can grow it in a green house here.
We’re having a BBQ tonight and I reckon a jug of your iced tea would go down a storm! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Enjoy if you do make it Katie.
I don’t like tea, but the thought of this cold with all that ginger is actually tempting me. Beautiful photos Bintu.
I wonder if I can tempt you with a lemon grass coffee.
I do love your iced teas. They always look so refreshing! I could devour one of these right now.
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I do love your iced teas. They always look so refreshing! I could devour one of these right now.
Thanks Emma, I make lots as they are rather easy to make.
These sound delicious and refreshing! 🙂
Thanks Emily.
This looks so nice! I love iced tea but I would never have thought to try rooibos iced. Thank you!
For the caffeine free people and kiddoes it works a treat.
This sounds and looks delicious. Refreshing for a hot summer day.
I hope you get to try it Stella.
Ooh I’d love the combination of ginger and lemongrass flavours, very refreshing! I think I’d possibly use regular tea rather than rooibos as I’ve never liked that, plus I need caffeine! 😉
Hahahaha – fair enough Kavey.