Lemongrass Tea

1. Definition & Processing Lemongrass tea is a caffeine‑free herbal infusion made from Cymbopogon citratus stems and leaves. Processed by harvesting, cutting, sorting and low‑temperature drying, non‑fermented with no additives. Available forms include long cuts, chopped pieces, fannings and powder. It can be consumed neat, or widely used for herbal blending, tea‑bag raw material and beverage base.

2. Raw Material and Characteristics‑Raw Material: Mature lemongrass stems and leaves, with hard stalk impurities removed, dried to preserve lemon‑scented essential oils. ‑ Appearance: Dry material shows light green‑yellow‑green cut strips with obvious fibrous texture. ‑ Cup profile: Pale golden to light yellow‑green liquor. Aroma: bright fresh citrus‑lemon note mixed with mild grassy herbal hint. Taste: refreshing and slightly sweet, soft citrus character, low astringency. Caffeine‑free.

3. Flavor & Properties ‑ Rich in citral and aromatic compounds. Performs well for both hot‑brew and cold‑brew; iced version delivers clean refreshing taste, hot‑brew releases stronger aroma. ‑ Highly blend‑friendly, frequently mixed with ginger, hibiscus, mint or black tea for richer flavour profiles. ‑ Storage requirement: air‑tight, dark, cool and dry environment. Aroma oils are volatile, keep away from air and foreign odors.

4. Application Scenarios ‑ Whole cut lemongrass: loose‑leaf retail, home hot‑brew & cold‑brew drinking. ‑ Fannings / powder: raw material for tea‑bags, herbal blend tea, ready‑to‑drink beverage ingredient. ‑ Target markets: global herbal‑tea markets, high demand in Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America.

5. Brewing Recommendation‑Water temperature: 90‑100℃ boiling water. Cover vessel while steeping to reduce volatile aroma loss. ‑ Tea‑water ratio: 2‑3g per 250ml. Shorten steeping time for fanning grades. ‑ Steeping time: 5‑7 minutes for hot brew; 4‑8 hours refrigerated for cold‑brew. Sweeten with honey if desired. ‑ Storage: Keep sealed, away from light, moisture and foreign odors to avoid aroma loss.