RECIPE

Iced Basil-and-Lemongrass Tea

  • ACTIVE: 15 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 45 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 6

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

  • ACTIVE: 15 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 45 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 6
  • MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

  • 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.