Red Lemongrass Tea

Red Lemongrass Tea

(Umi Samsul Hidayati)

 

Who knows this bevarage? It’s red lemongrass stew plus sugar(palm sugar is better). This lemongrass tea is known to be beneficial:

  • Helps digestion, reduces bloating;
  • Prevent constipation;
  • As an anti-oxidant that can slow down or even prevent damage to body cells due to free radicals;
  • As an anti-bacterial / fungus; helps loosen congested nose due to pollutants;
  • Aromatherapy: reduce stress and sleeplessness.

 

This bevarage is suitable to be enjoyed in all situations and is very easy to make. If in a recipe, usually what is used is the hump or the one adjacent to the root. But to make this soft bevarage, you can use the midrib and leaves.

The stepsare very simple:

  • Take the midrib and lemongrass leaves 2 or 3 pieces;
  • Wash until clean;
  • Roll the lemongrass leaves and tie a knot;
  • Boil in 2 or 3 cups of water;
  • Wait until it boils;
  • Lift and pour in your favorite glass/cup;
  • Add sugar according to taste;
  • Even more fresh add mint leaves;
  • Immediately enjoy while warm with family.

 

If you do not find red lemongrass, white lemongrass is okay.

Good luck.