Lemon Grass Detox Tea
This (caffiene free) tea is a refreshing summer beverage served cold with mint and honey/agave or a soothing brew great in the winter with a hint of maple. Lemon grass is renowned for its detoxing properties and benefits to the kidneys and liver. I have also found that this tea is great for nausea or a queezy stomach.
Ingredients:
2 stalks lemon grass
6 cups of water
1 -2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave
fresh mint or cinnamon also make great additions
Directions:
Remove dried out layer of lemon grass, Cut stalks into 4 inch pieces.
Bruise by pounding with a glass and twisting. (this release a lot of the essential oils and gives more flavor.)
Simmer in water for 20 - 30 min on Med-Low heat.
For an extra punch cinnamon or mint can be added at this point as well.
Add 1 - 2 tbsp of sweetener once infused and strain stalks from tea.
In the summer, I love to drink this with lemon or cucumber slices and mint.
Or in the winter serve hot with a touch of cinnamon and maple. It is especially good when I have a cold!
