Citrus Lemongrass Iced Tea | The Meadow Kitchen

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Citrus Lemongrass Iced Tea

Lemony Lemongrass, fresh-tasting Peppermint and delicate Hibiscus Flowers come together in a gently floral iced tea, finished with an optional squeeze of lemon.

Actual Flowers from my Meadow Lemongrass 20 g pouch with the original pink circular logo, not a photograph of the finished iced tea

Meet the botanical

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Bright, citrus-scented cut Lemongrass from our herbal pantry. The photograph shows our genuine 20 g product pouch, not the finished drink.

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Two floral and mint companions

Peppermint Leaves · Mentha × piperita

Actual Flowers from my Meadow Peppermint Leaves 20 g pouch

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Hibiscus Flowers · Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Actual Flowers from my Meadow Hibiscus Flowers 20 g pouch

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Botanical ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp dried Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
  • ½ tsp dried Peppermint Leaves (Mentha × piperita)
  • ½ tsp dried Hibiscus Flowers (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis petals)
  • 1½ cups freshly boiled water
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice, optional
  • Ice, to serve

How to prepare

Method

  1. Place the dried Lemongrass, Peppermint Leaves and Hibiscus Flowers into a heat-safe teapot or jug.
  2. Pour over 1½ cups of freshly boiled water, cover and steep for approximately 10 minutes.
  3. Strain out the botanicals and allow the infusion to cool promptly.
  4. Refrigerate until chilled.
  5. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired, pour over ice and serve cold.

Before you enjoy

Botanical & serving notes

  • Our ingredients: This recipe uses Cymbopogon citratus Lemongrass, Mentha × piperita Peppermint Leaves and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Hibiscus Flowers. These true flower petals are different from Hibiscus sabdariffa roselle calyces used in many tart, ruby-red drinks.
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Avoid this mixed herbal infusion during pregnancy. If breastfeeding, ask a qualified healthcare professional about suitability before drinking it.
  • Medication and health conditions: Consult a qualified healthcare professional if taking medication or managing a health condition, particularly before regular herbal use.
  • Reflux: Peppermint may worsen heartburn or reflux in some people.
  • Allergies: Avoid this drink if allergic to any of its botanical ingredients or if you notice sensitivity.
  • Freshness: Prepare with clean equipment, cool promptly and refrigerate until chilled. No specific prepared-drink shelf life is stated.