Grass of a Different Kind

I had the flu a few weeks ago (not the swine flu, thank goodness) and I decided that I wanted a tea that would be healing.  Meet T2's Lemongrass and Ginger Tea.

Of course it is strictly at tisane rather than a tea but it still has the same warming and healing feeling you get from a good cup of tea.  Rather like your Mum popping round with chicken soup and butter menthols.

It smells fresh and warm.  The taste is surprisingly mild.  Not bitey like some ginger teas.  The lemongrass doesn't actually taste like lemon or grass.  More a very mild hint of lemon but in no way bitter or acidic.  Like a lemon soother rather than an actual lemon.  It tastes refreshing and healing.  Like it could almost stop the flu in its tracks and send it packing.

Plus, those lovely pyramid tea bags that are common nowadays, mean that you have the pleasure of watching each tiny dried cuts of lemongrass swell up in the warm water and swirl around.  Watching this just adds to the relaxing feeling brought on by drinking the tea itself.  Like watching a goldfish meander around a bowl.

Whilst I am feeling much better now, I can still feel a warm glow of safety just thinking about a cup of Lemongrass and Ginger Tea.  I rather feel like chicken soup now too, come to think of it.