Citronella Herbal Tea

Directions place lemongrass in a small 2 cup teapot.

Citronella herbal tea.

Pour boiling water over lemongrass and allow to steep for 5 minutes. The special blend of ayurvedic herbs flame of the forest mesua turmeric and lemony citronella will refresh your skin cleansing it deeply without stripping its natural moisture. It s also a delicious way to sweeten herbal teas such as this homemade mint tea or catnip tea. Lemongrass also called citronella is a tall stalky plant.

How to use citronella plant simple syrup use it to sweeten herbal tea or lemonade swap it for the plain simple syrup in a mint julep or use it to sweeten a gin and tonic. In a medium saucepan pour water and heat to a rapid boil. Wash the citronella leaves well and bruise lightly pound the white heads to release the natural oils. Wash the citronella leaves well and bruise lightly pound the white heads to release the natural oils.

When the water begins to boil add the leaves green tea bag cinnamon and cover the pan. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 5 10 minutes. For normal to oily skin. It has a fresh lemony aroma and a citrus flavor.

Serve hot as an after dinner tisane with sugar to taste. When the water begins to boil add the leaves green tea bag cinnamon and cover the pan. In a medium saucepan pour water and heat to a rapid boil.