Banaba-Lemongrass Iced Tea

A medicinal standby in Philippine folk medicine, banaba leaves have been traditionally prescribed to diabetics and to relieve stomach ailments, kidney problems, and asthma. Instead of the usual hot tea, here’s a cold, refreshing version enhanced with the lovely flavors of lemongrass and calamansi.

Banaba-Lemongrass Iced Tea

Jacqueline Haessig Alleje of Rizal Dairy Farms

Instead of the usual hot tea, here's a refreshing version enhanced with lemongrass and calamansi.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Cuisine Others

Servings 6-8

Ingredients

  

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Banaba-Lemongrass Iced Tea

• 2 liters water
• 6 stalks lemongrass (tanglad) cleaned, cut 3 inches from the bulb
• 4 sachets banaba tea
• 3/4 to 1 Cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 Cup Calamansi Juice

Instructions

 

• In a stainless pan, combine water and lemongrass and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add banaba tea and stir in sugar; steep tea for about 5 minutes. Remove sachets and let cool to room temperature.
• Add calamansi juice and refrigerate. Best served cold.

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