Ingredients
2fresh lemon grass stalks,(about 12-inch) rinsed
2lemon thyme,(about 4-inch) or regular thyme sprigs, rinsed
24spearmint,(about 8-inch) peppermint, or mint sprigs, use 1 kind or a combination, rinsed
4slicesfresh ginger,(quartez-sized) crushed
5sliceslemon,or lime, thinly sliced
1½tsppeppermint tea,(1 bag)
Preparation
In a 12-cup pan over high heat, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, trim off and discard tough ends of lemon grass and pull off coarse outer leaves. Thinly slice stalks.
Add lemon grass, thyme, mint, ginger, lemon slices, and tea to boiling water. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour tisane liquid through a fine strainer into a teapot or pitcher.
Serve hot or cool with ice and enjoy!
