Lemongrass & Ginger Tea

Ingredients

• 1 stalk lemongrass smashed, and cut into small pieces
• 1 inch piece of peeled ginger root sliced ¼ inch thick
• 2 tablespoons oolong tea leaves (30ml)
• 2 whole star anise pods
• 2 cups boiling water (500ml)
• Sugar to taste optional
• 1 cinnamon stick optional garnish

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into a tea pot.
2. Pour boiling water in and allow to steep 5 minutes.
3. Strain tea using a tea strainer add sugar if desired