Ginger Orange Tea

Ingredients

• 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. 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. 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. 3

   Strain the tea (you should have about 3/4 cup or 180ml of brewed tea). Let it cool down slightly.

4. 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. 5

   Alternatively, you can pour all ingredients into a glass and stir to combine. Then add ice and drink right away.