Apple Cinnamon Green Tea

Apple Cinnamon Green Tea

Ingredients:

• 3 cups water

• 1 green tea bag

• ½ stalk (bottom portion) fresh lemongrass 

• 3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped

• 1 cinnamon stick

• Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish


Directions:

1. Bring the water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.
2. Turn off the heat and add the tea bag.
3. Bruise the lemongrass with the back of the blade of a chef’s knife and add it to the pan.
4. Let steep for 30 minutes, and then pour the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan.
5. Add the apples and cinnamon and bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Turn down the heat. Simmer until the apples are fork-tender, about 6 minutes.
7. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the cinnamon stick and apples.
8. Pour the tea into cups or mugs, garnish with the mint. Serve immediately.