In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Healing Caribbean Fevergrass and Ginger Tea.


Here’s a tea my siblings and I grew up enjoying, especially during flu season. “Bush” tea is something that was quite common in the small village of Guaracara, where I grew up, in Trinidad. Orange Peel, Lime Bud, Soup Sop Leaf, and others were something we’d have along with Milo, Ovaltine, and hot Cocoa Tea every morning.

3 branches of Lemongrass
4 slices ginger
8-10 cups water
honey or sugar (optional)
1/2 lemon (optional)

Notes! Please follow along with the video below, as much more about the recipe is discussed there.

Give the lemongrass (we say fevergrass in the Caribbean) a wash; then, you can chop it into pieces or tie them in a circle (to fit in my pot) as I did.

Wash the ginger or scrape off the skin.

Top with the water and bring to a boil.

Simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the stove. Allow this liquid to steep for 3-4 minutes, then strain and enjoy.

You may sweeten with sugar, honey, or any sweetener you enjoy and in the amounts you like.

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