Lemongrass Tea (Citronnelle)
Enjoy a simple and aromatic Lemongrass Tea, also known as Citronnelle, a refreshing beverage from Cote D'Ivoire. This tea is traditionally consumed as a digestive aid after meals or to alleviate stomachaches and fevers. With just a few ingredients, you can easily prepare this soothing tisane.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Method
- Place the peeled lemongrass stalks in a small 2-cup teapot.
- Pour boiling water over the lemongrass and allow it to steep for 5 minutes.
- Serve the tea hot as an after-dinner tisane, adding sugar to taste if desired.
Notes:
This tea is traditionally used as a digestive tea or to treat stomachaches and fevers.
Serving info: Total recipe: 556g / 473ml · Yields 1 portions · Portion size: 556g / 473ml
| Nutrient | Per 100g (or 100ml) | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 18.92 | 105.21 | 5.3 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 4.85 | 26.97 | 9.8 |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 1.44 | 7.98 | |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.70 | 3.90 | 13.9 |
| Protein (g) | 0.24 | 1.35 | 2.7 |
| Total fat (g) | 0.07 | 0.37 | 0.5 |
| ↳ Saturated fat (g) | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.3 |
| ↳ Monounsaturated fat (g) | 0.01 | 0.04 | |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 0.02 | 0.13 | |
| ↳ Trans fat (g) | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Sodium (mg) | 1.36 | 7.58 | 0.3 |
| Calcium (mg) | 8.78 | 48.83 | 3.8 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.70 | 3.90 | 21.7 |
| Potassium (mg) | 70.31 | 390.91 | 8.3 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.35 | 1.95 | 2.2 |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Ingredient data sources
- Water — 473g — Water, tap, drinking — source: USDA
- Lemongrass — 75g — Lemongrass, raw — source: USDA
- Sugar — 8g — Sugars, granulated — source: USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
20 mins
