Dried Lemon Grass Cut Loose Herbal Tea Infusion A* Quality Free UK P&P (100g)

Lemon grass, also known as fever grass, is a perennial plant native to many Africa and Asia. It is grown for its fragrant leaves and stalks which are used as a flavoring. As the name implies, lemon grass smells like lemon; however, it has much sweeter and milder taste. This herb is often used in Asian cuisines as a flavoring agent because of its strong flavor. Lemon grass is an excellent source of vitamins as well as micro and macro elements. It's full of vitamins A and C, folate, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and manganese. It also contains small traces of B vitamins. You can brew the tea by steeping one teaspoon in a cup of hot water for about 10 minutes, or until the tea becomes golden brown in color. Strain, add any desired sweetener and your tea is ready. Lemon grass tea is generally considered safe and without side effects, although it should be avoided when pregnant. A naturally caffeine-free tea made from the tall, lemongrass or Cymbopogon citratus it grows in warm and tropical climates.