Lemon Grass and Ginger Iced Tea

Ingredients

• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 7 slices fresh ginger
• 5 green tea bags

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse lemon grass, cut into 2-inch lengths, and crush with the flat side of a large knife.

2. 2

   In a 2-quart pan, bring 5 cups water, sugar, ginger, and lemon grass to a boil. Take off heat and add green tea bags; let steep about 4 minutes or until flavor is as strong as you like.

3. 3

   Discard tea bags; let tea cool, about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour through a fine strainer into a pitcher. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice.