Lemongrass and Ginger Iced Green Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-17 · Updated 2026-07-17

A stimulating iced tea infused with bright lemongrass and warming ginger, perfect for revitalizing your afternoon. This Asian Fusion-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, green tea bags, fresh lemongrass stalks for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 50 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 3 green tea bags
• 2, bruised and chopped fresh lemongrass stalks
• 1-inch piece, sliced thin fresh ginger root
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4, for garnish lemon slices
• 2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add 2 bruised and chopped fresh lemongrass stalks and 1-inch sliced fresh ginger root, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
2. Step 2: Remove the saucepan from heat, add 3 green tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes to extract a refreshing, vitalizing flavor.
3. Step 3: Remove the tea bags, lemongrass, and ginger pieces, then stir in 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
4. Step 4: Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes, pour the cooled tea over the ice, and stir well to chill.
5. Step 5: Serve poured into glasses garnished with 4 lemon slices for a bracing, invigorating beverage.