By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
167 cal · 555 min
Lemongrass-Mint Iced Tea
Recipe GLPR39a605f7360998
A refreshing, aromatic iced tea infused with fresh lemongrass and cooling mint. This simple Caribbean-inspired beverage combines brewed mint tea with lemongrass infusion and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Perfect for hot days, serve over ice for maximum refreshment.
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Ingredients
3 stalks Lemongrass stalks
6 bags Mint tea bags
¼ cup Honey
4 cups Water
Ice cubes
Fresh lemongrass stalks for garnish (optional)
Directions
Rinse the 3 lemongrass stalks under cool water and trim away the dry, papery outer layers. Cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces and lightly crush them with the side of a knife to release their aromatic oils.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the crushed lemongrass pieces and remove from heat.
Add the 6 mint tea bags to the hot lemongrass water and let steep for 8–10 minutes to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the lemongrass pieces and tea bags.
Stir in the 1/4 cup honey until completely dissolved.
Refrigerate the tea for at least 5 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled lemongrass-mint tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh lemongrass stalks if desired and serve immediately.
Comments
Lemongrass is the real blocker here: you'll need to stop at Harris Teeter or Kroger's specialty produce section, since Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI rarely stock it fresh. The stated 555 minutes (over nine hours) appears to include passive steeping and chilling time that doesn't require attention, so budget maybe 15 minutes of actual hands-on work. At two servings and modest ingredient cost (honey and tea are pantry staples, fresh lemongrass around $3), this runs roughly $2–2.50 per serving, making it reasonable for a summer refresher. The brew keeps refrigerated for days, so it's excellent for batch prep, but the lemongrass hunt makes it a planned drink rather than a weeknight impulse.
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