Lemongrass Tea

What Is Lemongrass Tea?

Vietnamese Tea’s Lemongrass Tea is a combination of lemongrass leaves, oolong tea, kumquat and stevia. The tea has a characteristic aroma of lemongrass, a sweet taste, mixed with a slight sourness of kumquat and a bit of astringency of oolong tea.

All the ingredients of the tea such as lemongrass , kumquat, oolong tea, stevia… are kept intact and not crushed, ensuring the quality of the herbal tea. The tea is packed in pyramid-shaped dipping bags, with space for the tea to expand during the brewing process. Thanks to that, the nutrients in the tea are extracted to the maximum into the water.

The Benefits of Lemongrass Tea

Lemongrass tea is more than just a refreshing drink—it’s packed with health benefits for your body, skin, and hair. Rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, this herbal tea is a great addition to a healthy lifestyle.

Health Benefits

• Supports Digestion: Lemongrass contains citral, which aids digestion and soothes the stomach. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for digestive issues.
• Boosts Immunity: With antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, lemongrass tea helps fight colds, flu, and sore throats.
• Aids Weight Loss: Low in calories and rich in polyphenols, this tea can help boost metabolism and reduce cravings.
• Regulates Blood Pressure: High in potassium, lemongrass promotes better circulation, supports heart health, and may help lower blood pressure.
• Relieves Headaches & Menstrual Pain: The anti-inflammatory properties help ease headaches, cramps, and discomfort during menstruation.

Skin & Hair Benefits

• Promotes Clear Skin: Packed with vitamins A and C, lemongrass tea supports healthy, glowing skin by reducing oiliness and acne.
• Strengthens Hair: Its nutrients improve scalp health and may help prevent dandruff and hair loss.

While lemongrass tea has many benefits, excessive consumption may cause side effects, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you have any health concerns, consult your doctor before adding it to your routine.

The Ingredients of Lemongrass Tea

• Lemongrass
• Oolong tea
• Stevia
• Kumquat

How to Brew Lemongrass Tea?

For hot tea:

1. Rinse a teapot or glass with hot water.
2. Place a lemongrass tea bag in the teapot or cup.
3. Pour boiling water (90-95°C / 194-203°F) over the tea.
4. Steep for 5 minutes, then enjoy.

For iced tea:

1. Brew the tea as instructed above.
2. Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool.
3. Add ice or refrigerate for about 20 minutes before serving.

Lemongrass tea is delicious both hot and cold – refreshing and soothing anytime!

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Who should drink Lemongrass Tea?

Lemongrass tea is a safe drink to add to a healthy diet. The following people should maintain the use of lemongrass tea for a period of time to see surprising results:

• People who are often stressed and anxious
• Dieter
• Patients with diabetes, heart disease, cancer
• People with colds, dizziness, nausea

People with gastric ulcers and excessive gastric acid secretion should pay attention to the frequency of intake and avoid excessive consumption. In addition, pregnant women should not use it without consulting a doctor.

Healthy people may enjoy tea as a refreshing beverage or as a means of relieving certain symptoms in certain circumstances. 

However, you should not only drink lemongrass tea every day, but should replace it with other herbal teas to diversify the flavor and benefits.

Frequently asked questions about lemongrass tea

What are the effects of lemongrass tea?

Lemongrass tea helps protect heart health and prevent serious heart diseases such as heart attacks and blood clots. 

What is the best time to drink lemongrass tea?

• In the morning: helps remove waste and toxins accumulated in the liver.
• After meals: helps digestion.
• After exercise: helps restore energy.
• Before going to bed: helps protect oral health.

Does lemongrass tea make me sleepy?

Tea doesn’t make you sleepy, but a cup of lemongrass tea has a pleasant aroma before bed that helps you sleep soundly until morning. 

Does drinking lemongrass tea help reduce belly fat?

Yes. Lemongrass tea is used as a detox tea to kick-start your metabolism and boost your diuretic function, helping you to eliminate excess water from your body. 

What happens if I drink lemongrass tea everyday?

Increase red blood cell count. The results of a  2015 study  showed that drinking lemongrass tea daily for 30 days can increase hemoglobin levels and red blood cell count in the body.

What diseases can lemongrass tea help treat?

Lemongrass is used to help treat gastrointestinal spasms, colic, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, coughs, aching joints, fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. 

Does lemongrass tea contain caffeine?

Normally, lemongrass tea is a herbal drink that is caffeine and tannin free. At Tra Viet, we add Oolong tea to the ingredients to add caffeine to the tea to help you feel more alert if you drink tea after waking up.