Lemongrass Pandan Leaves drink 香茅茶

An easy to make beverage to cool down on a hot day. Drink hot or over ice. 😉


As I known that Pandan leaves have been shown to help with arthritis and painful joint condition. Lemongrass alone has also been used to treat for mental relief from stress and anxiety. It has also been shown to reduce headaches. Lemongrass has widely reported detoxification properties also. It helps clear away toxins that have built up in the kidneys and bladder, which helps the body’s system function better overall. 

Lemongrass tea can help soothe a cough too. When combined in tea, there are even more benefits of lemongrass and pandan tea. The unique and tasty combination of the lemongrass stalks and pandan leaves make a tea that is loaded with antioxidants. It has also been shown to reduce cholesterol levels. Constipation is also relieved as a benefit of lemongrass and pandan tea. 

Stress relief is another benefit of the tea. The tea, like many other herbal and natural teas, induces a feeling of relaxation. While lemongrass and pandan tea has a unique and calming taste on its own, some people like to add a little sweetness to the cup. It is not uncommon to add honey, sugar, or lime juice to a cup of hot lemongrass and pandan tea. Some also add ginger for a different and alluring taste. 

Note: Don't detox if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, have high blood pressure, are underweight or against your health practitioner's recommendation.

Ingredients:
2.5 L water
10 pandan leaves, tied into a knot
10 lemongrass stalks
Rock sugar to taste

Directions:
1. Pound lightly lemongrass stalks and tie pandan leaves into a knot, and add to boiling water.

2. Let simmer for 30 minutes or until the water is fragrant and has turned a light green colour. 

3. Add in rock sugar to taste.

4. Serve hot or cold.

Happy Making!

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