2. Lemongrass Black Tea

Ingredients

• Black tea or tea bags
• Pure lemongrass essential oil
• A jar with tight fitting side 

1. Put a half pound of your favorite black tea in a glass container that has a tight fitting lid, or you can use tea bags if you prefer.
2. Dispense 10 drops of Lemongrass pure essential oil on a paper towel and lay on top of your loose black tea or tea bags.
3. Seal the jar with the tight fitting lid and leave for seven days. The scent of lemongrass will be absorbed into the tea leaves.
4. After seven days remove the paper towel and prepare and serve your tea as you like it and enjoy.
5. Keep your lemongrass scented black tea sealed tightly and store in a cool, dry place like a cupboard. If stored properly scented tea will usually last up to six months.

3. Fresh Lemongrass Tea (de-caffeinated)

These quantities will give about 4 servings of 6-ounce cups

• 2 cups of lemongrass stalks chopped
• 1/4-1/8 cup of honey or maple syrup for taste
• Lime slices for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Bring water to boil over high heat in medium saucepan
2. Add lemongrass and bring to low simmering boil for 5-10 minutes.
3. The longer you boil the more flavorful will be your tea.
4. Reduce heat and allow to cool slightly for 1-5 minutes
5. Strain stalks from the tea liquid.
6. Add honey or maple syrup sweetener
7. Chill in the refrigerator and pour over ice.

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