Citronella Herbal Tea

Lemongrass also called citronella is a tall stalky plant.

Citronella herbal tea.

It s a common ingredient in thai cooking and bug repellent. Directions place lemongrass in a small 2 cup teapot. 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. 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.

When the water begins to boil add the leaves green tea bag cinnamon and cover the pan. Pour boiling water over lemongrass and allow to steep for 5 minutes. In a medium saucepan pour water and heat to a rapid boil. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 5 10 minutes.

Serve hot as an after dinner tisane with sugar to taste. In a medium saucepan pour water and heat to a rapid boil. For normal to oily skin. It s also a delicious way to sweeten herbal teas such as this homemade mint tea or catnip tea.

When the water begins to boil add the leaves green tea bag cinnamon and cover the pan. Citronella this light and fresh bar cleanses deeply while balancing soft and smooth kapha skin. Wash the citronella leaves well and bruise lightly pound the white heads to release the natural oils.