This refreshing iced tea is a treat on hot summer days. It tastes great and is also very healthy because it supports the liver in detoxifying and also stimulates digestion.

Steps 1

Cut the lemongrass into fine rings;

peel and finely chop the ginger.

Then mix both with 500 ml water in a blender.

Then pour into a saucepan, bring to the boil once, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Take the pot off the stove and let it steep for 20 minutes.

Then pass through a sieve over a container, stir in 70 g xylitol, fill up with 700 ml water and leave to cool in the refrigerator.

Step 2

In the meantime, squeeze 1 ½ lemons (yields approx. 80 ml of juice); cut the remaining half into thin slices.

Take the cold iced tea out of the fridge, stir in the lemon juice and divide between 4 glasses.

Then add the ice cubes;

Enjoy garnished with the mint sticks and lemon slices.