Lemongrass Tea (Citronnelle) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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From “The Africa Cookbook Tastes of a Continent” by Jessica B. Harris. Cote D’Ivoire. Used as a digestive tea or to treat stomachaches and fevers. Ingredients:
2 cups water, boiling |
3 -4 stalks lemongrass, peeled |
sugar or sugar syrup, to taste |
Directions:
1. Place lemongrass in a small 2-cup teapot.
2. Pour boiling water over lemongrass and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
3. Serve hot as an after-dinner tisane with sugar to taste.
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