RECIPE

Iced Basil-and-Lemongrass Tea

• Recipe by Marcia Kiesel

Marcia Kiesel uses whole berries to give her chilled herb infusion a lovely pink hue.

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• Healthy
• Make-Ahead
• Vegetarian

Ingredients

1. 3 large lemongrass stalks, coarsely chopped
2. 1 cup chopped basil leaves and stems
3. 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
4. 1/3 cup tarragon leaves
5. 4 whole berries, lightly crushed, such as raspberries or strawberries
6. 2 quarts boiling water
7. 3 tablespoons agave syrup or 2 tablespoons light honey
8. Lime wheels, for serving

Directions

1. Place the lemongrass, basil, mint, tarragon and berries in a large, heatproof bowl. Add the boiling water, cover and let stand for 1 1/2 hours. Strain the tisane into a pitcher and stir in the agave syrup. Pour into 6 ice-filled rocks glasses, garnish with the lime wheels and serve.