--- title: "Lemongrass Tea (Citronnelle) - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "The IVU is a growing global network of independent organizations which are promoting vegetarianism worldwide." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/lemongrass-tea-citronnelle.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:57:56+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/7e/lemongrass-tea--citronnelle--1777322149-7e3f436a.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Beverage,%20Drinks,%20Cote%20D'Ivoire%20,%20African)[Beverage](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/beverage.html), [Drinks](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/drinks.html), [Cote D'Ivoire ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/cote-d-ivoire.html), [African](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/african.html) # Lemongrass Tea (Citronnelle) by Aya Koné 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. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 8 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Place the peeled lemongrass stalks in a small 2-cup teapot. 2. Pour boiling water over the lemongrass and allow it to steep for 5 minutes. 3. 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). 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