Neither my body nor my mind can properly settle down for sleep in the evenings if I don’t have a warming cup of herbal tea after dinner. I’ve just finished my last peppermint tea, so today is an excellent day to test out Two Spoons Tea Lemongrass & Ginger!
The team at Two Spoons sent me an array of their tea flavours to review (unpaid) on the blog and this week I’m focusing on one of their simplest options. Comprising just lemongrass and ginger – exactly as it states on the packet – you can find this tea available in tea pillow format or shop a range of loose leaf teas at Two Spoons.
In the full review I’ll explore what this tea tastes like, the best way to brew it at home, and where to buy it online.
Two Spoons Tea Lemongrass & Ginger at a Glance
Izzy’s Rating
- Blend: Ginger and lemongrass (that’s it)
- Flavour: Soft lemongrass notes with a touch of ginger warmth
There’s not a whole lot going on with this tea. While it’s not anything to write home about, it is charming in its simplicity. The lemongrass is herbaceous and subtly citrusy with notes of ginger catching at the end of every sip.
Full Review – Ginger and Lemongrass Herbal Infusion
- Type: Tagged biodegradable tea sachet (square “pillow”)
- Ingredients: Ginger, lemongrass
- Health Benefits: Reduce nausea, soothe inflammation, improve digestion
- Flavour Notes: Grass, sundried lemons, lemongrass, herbaceous, ginger
- Aroma: Dried ginger, hay, sun-bleached grass, citrus
- Milk or Lemon: Lemon and/or honey to taste
- Where to Buy: Two Spoons Tea
The initial aroma from the tea is dusty – be careful! The ginger goes straight up your nose, with hints of herbs (nothing specific) and dried citrus peel appearing here and there. There’s not much else going on in the aroma of the dried tea. Let’s see if a long bath in hot water can wake it up.
And… not really. Once brewed into a dusty but very pretty sunshine yellow tea, the aroma is primarily gingery with a touch of hay and sun-bleached grass. It’s lacking the vibrance of fresh lemongrass and ginger. If you have these ingredients fresh in your fridge and you brew them in hot water for even just 30 seconds, the intensity of the aroma and flavour will blow you away. Unfortunately, you just don’t get the same effect from dried ingredients.
As for the flavour, it’s okay. The lemongrass tastes like grass and lemon peel that’s been left to dry in the sun, and the ginger notes are more of a sensation than a flavour – they appear on the back of your tongue and in your throat in the aftertaste.
There’s a slightly herbaceous undertone to the experience and a fibrous texture to the tea, but not much else. There’s nothing really going on here. It’s a simple pleasure.
If I were to re-blend this tea, I’d incorporate some dried lemon peel to add citrus notes and freshen the cup. Maybe some calendula petals or even sunflower petals could add visual interest too. There’s a lot that Two Spoons Tea could do here to elevate this tea (and its score on my blog).
How to Brew Lemongrass Herbal Tea
When brewing a herbal tea, use freshly boiled water from the kettle and let it steep long and hot. Two Spoons Tea recommends a 2 or 3-minute brew for this tea, but I recommend you take a sip at that point and decide whether a few more minutes are warranted.
To brighten up this Lemongrass & Ginger blend, add a few slices of fresh lemon and/or ginger. You can also add a generous teaspoon of honey to give it a more luxurious feel.
As there’s no caffeine in this herbal tea, you can drink it close to bedtime without worry of being kept up all night.
Why Two Spoons Tea?
If you live in the UK, like me, then it doesn’t matter too much where you buy your lemongrass and ginger tea from. These ingredients will be imported (most of the world’s ginger comes from India) and you won’t find many fresh-tasting options unless you buy the lemongrass and ginger at the supermarket to make at home.
So, looking at Two Spoons Tea’s Lemongrass & Ginger tea, there’s not much that really stands out. They haven’t put their stamp on this tea blend by adding other ingredients to differentiate it from others on the market.
However, there are some positives. I love that Two Spoons Tea use biodegradable and plastic-free packaging – even their tea pillow sachets can be composted, and they allow plenty of space for your herbal tea to brew in your cup too.
If you want to support a small British business, there’s no better company than Two Spoons Tea for your hard-earned money.
Lemongrass Ginger Tea Health Benefits
Ginger is well-known for helping combat nausea and an upset stomach. When you’re sick, the combination of ginger + lemon + honey with a little black tea for caffeine does wonders to clear your nose, settle your stomach, and give you a bit of energy.
Lemongrass has anti-inflammatory effects and can aid digestion by settling your stomach and reducing bloating, according to Healthline. It also has other potential benefits from easing PMS to reducing cholesterol.
Are you likely to experience these benefits by regulating drinking Two Spoons Tea Lemongrass and Ginger? I suppose it’s possible, however if you’re looking to create herbal remedies I’d recommend using fresh ingredients instead, and listening to your intuition (we call this flow in the Navigation Codex) to understand what your body needs.
Summary
Two Spoons Tea Lemongrass and Ginger is a simple pleasure. The ingredients list is short and sweet, no added flavourings or sweeteners, and the packaging is as eco-friendly as you can get. If you’d like to try this tea for yourself, you can choose from teabags or find another blend in loose leaf format on Two Spoons’ official website.
Tea Recommendation
Lemongrass and ginger is a great combination for digestion, but if those flavours aren’t doing it for you, there are plenty of other teas to try. I recommend you take a look at Nuditea’s Digestive Calm blend next. It’s an unusual mix of rooibos, cacao nibs and peppermint that really hits the spot!
