Lemongrass Tea - น้ำตะไคร้ - Cha Ta Krai
Facts and Benefits
- Lemongrass tea is a traditional drink in Thailand made by steeping the leaves and bulbs of the lemongrass plant, then sweetened and cooled down for a refreshing drink which is particularly popular during the hot summer months.
- Research indicates that lemongrass tea can act as a natural treatment for hypertension because of its potassium content.
- Lemongrass tea is an excellent sleep aid, soothing the mind by inducing the release of serotonin.
- Lemongrass tea is a great metabolism booster due to the polyphenolic compounds helping to stimulate your metabolism and aiding with weight loss.
- The Citral found in lemon grass tea can help to boost your body's natural immunity.
- For thousands of years, lemongrass has been used in Thailand and various other cultures around the world to soothe stomach issues and improve overall gut health.
- The antioxidants and polyphenols working together in lemongrass tea, do a great deal to help reduce the causes of chronic illness.