Ginger Orange Tea
This Ginger Orange Tea is fruity, sweet with a rich and bold flavor of black tea. The addition of ginger and lemongrass makes the iced tea much more interesting with a relaxing fragrance and just a bit of heat.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lemongrass stalks ((plus more for serving if desired))
- 1 cup water
- 1.5-2 tablespoons black tea
- 2 small pieces of ginger, slightly crushed
- 2-3 tablespoons ginger syrup, divided
- 1 cup fresh orange juice, divided ((from about 2 large oranges))
- ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Cut lemongrass stalks into shorter pieces (about 4-inch long) and slightly bruise them. Add lemongrass and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then lower to a gentle simmer. Cover with the lid slightly askew and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2
After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and add black tea (you can check the water temperature to make sure it's around 200°F or 95°C). Cover with the lid slightly askew and steep for 4-5 minutes.
- 3
Strain the tea (you should have about 3/4 cup or 180ml of brewed tea). Let it cool down slightly.
- 4
If you have a cocktail shaker, add a piece of crushed ginger, a 3 to 4-inch long piece of bruised lemongrass, half of the brewed tea, 1-1½ tablespoons of ginger syrup, half of the orange juice and plenty of ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Add 6-7 ice cubes to a serving glass and immediately pour the iced tea into the glass.
- 5
Alternatively, you can pour all ingredients into a glass and stir to combine. Then add ice and drink right away.