Tisane
Ingredients
- 2 stalks fresh lemon grass (about 12 in.), rinsed
- 2 lemon thyme or regular thyme sprigs (3 to 4 in.), rinsed ⓘ
- 24 spearmint, peppermint, or mint sprigs (6 to 8 in.; use 1 kind or a combination), rinsed
- 4 slices (size of a quarter) fresh ginger, crushed ⓘ
- 5 thin lemon or lime slices
- 1 bag (about 1 1/2 teaspoons) peppermint tea
Instructions
- In 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, trim off and discard tough ends of lemon grass and pull off coarse outer leaves. Thinly slice stalks.
- Add lemon grass, thyme, mint, ginger, lemon slices, and tea to boiling water. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand (steep) 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour tisane liquid through a fine strainer into a teapot or pitcher. Serve hot, or cool with ice.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
155
kcal
8% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).