Lemongrass Cut, Sifted

Lemongrass cut and sifted is dried Cymbopogon citratus prepared in uniform pieces for cooking, brewing tea, and adding citrus-herbal notes to Southeast Asian dishes.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cymbopogon citratus
• Form: cut and sifted dried herb
• Origin: tropical grass widely cultivated in Southeast Asia
• Dietary: plant-based, naturally caffeine-free
• Vendor: Country Life Natural Foods

Best for

• Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian home cooks
• Tea blenders and herbal infusion makers
• Stocking a global pantry
• Gift baskets for adventurous cooks

How to use and pairings

Steep in hot water for a citrusy herbal tea, simmer in coconut-milk curries and tom yum soup, infuse marinades for chicken or tofu, or muddle into syrups for cocktails and lemonade. Pairs well with ginger, garlic, chili, lime leaf, and coconut.

Flavor profile

Bright lemon citrus with a clean, grassy, slightly floral finish.

About Country Life Natural Foods

A natural foods supplier offering bulk herbs, grains, seeds, and pantry staples for whole-food cooking.

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