Exact quantities, then the method.
Lemongrass makes a light, grassy, citrus-fresh cup with no caffeine in it, which makes it a good one for the evening or after a heavy meal. It needs nothing added, as brewed on its own it is clean and faintly sweet.
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Give the pyramid bag a full five minutes, since lemongrass is slow to give up its flavour and a quick brew can taste of not much. If you have a stalk of fresh lemongrass to hand, bruise a little and steep it alongside for an even fresher note.
You'll need
- 1 pyramid tea bag of Teapigs Pure Lemongrass
- 250ml freshly drawn water at 100C, just off the boil
- 1 250ml mug, warmed
- 1 saucer for covering during steep
Method
- Warm your mug and bring the water to a boil.
- Add one pyramid bag and pour over 250ml of just-boiled water.
- Cover and steep for a full five minutes, as lemongrass is slow to release.
- Lift out the bag, draining it against the rim.
- Drink it as it is, with no sugar or milk needed.
- Tip: a thin slice of fresh ginger steeped alongside adds warmth and brings out the lemongrass.
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Brewed with: Teapigs Pure Lemongrass, 15 Tea Bags, 37.5g
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