Lemongrass Pandan Tea

5 from 1 vote

Lemongrass Pandan Tea is a refreshing drink in the summertime or during hot weather. It is easy to prepare and a wonderful drink to keep in the fridge.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Asian, Indonesian

Servings: glasses

Calories: 72kcal

Author: Claudia

Ingredients

3 stalk lemongrass
4 pcs pandan leaves
100 gr sugar rock sugar
1500 cc water

Instructions

Wash the lemongrass and pandan leaves. Cut the pandan into shorter pieces and lightly smash or cut the lemongrass stalks so they release more aroma. Add them to a pot with rock sugar and water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Turn off the heat once the lemongrass and pandan leaves fade or darken in color. Strain the lemongrass tea and let it cool. Chill in the fridge, or serve right away over ice.

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Notes

Wash the herbs thoroughly – Always rinse lemongrass and pandan leaves well before brewing. Pandan leaves, especially near the roots, often carry dirt and need extra attention.
Smash the lemongrass – Lightly crush the lemongrass stalks with a pestle or the handle of a knife before simmering. This helps release more fragrance and gives the lemongrass tea a fuller flavor.
Use dried herbs if needed – If fresh lemongrass or pandan leaves are hard to find, dried versions work well and still provide a fragrant, aromatic tea. Just note that dried herbs may produce a slightly lighter aroma.
Choose the right sweetener – Rock sugar gives a clean, mellow sweetness that blends beautifully with lemongrass and pandan. Regular white sugar can be used, but it will taste a little sharper and less rounded.
Avoid a rolling boil – After the tea boils, keep it at a gentle simmer. This prevents bitterness and keeps the flavor smooth and balanced.

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