Iced Tea with Lemongrass Syrup

Here, two powerful Asian flavors meet in a glass. Perfect when the weather heats up, this simple drink shows off the flowery quality of the best Jasmine tea from China. In the southeastern part of China, green tea leaves are layered at night with Jasmine flowers plucked that morning. The Chinese Jasmine flower only blossoms at night, so this is the perfect time to infuse tea with the fragrance of this very special flower. The subtle tang of lemongrass adds the right edge of tartness.