Iced lemongrass tea

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
¼cupChopped fresh lemongrass tops or
2tablespoonsDried flakes
4cupsBoiling water
Sugar to taste

Directions

Preheat teapot with boiling water; discard water. Add lemongrass and boiling water, steep 8 to 10 minutes; strain. Allow to cool, sweeten to taste, and serve in tall glasses with ice.

From the California Culinary Academy's "Southeast Asian Cooking", Jay Harlow, published by the Chevron Chemical Company, 1987. ISBN 0-89721-098-0.