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As the monsoon rain keeps Ahmedabad and most of India cool and grey this August, lemongrass tea has become a go-to cup for many households. But before you make it a daily ritual, it helps to understand the real lemongrass tea side effects, not just the good things everyone says about it.
Lemongrass is genuinely wonderful — fragrant, bright, and citrusy. But like any herbal ingredient, drinking it in excess or on an empty stomach every single day can cause a few issues that are rarely mentioned online.
This guide breaks down what actually happens when you drink lemongrass tea daily, how much is safe, and why a blended option like Fresh n Flavour’s Freshful Chai may be a milder-tasting everyday alternative to straight lemongrass infusions.
What Are the Lemongrass Tea Side Effects You Should Know?
If you are wondering about lemongrass tea side effects, the simple answer is moderation: very large, strong cups on an empty stomach may not suit everyone. If you notice anything unusual, cut back, and anyone on regular medication should check with a doctor first.
Very Strong Brews
Lemongrass has a bold citrus aroma, and too much of it — three or more strong cups a day — can make the cup taste sharp and overpowering, especially if your tea is brewed very concentrated. If a strong cup does not agree with you, cut back and check with your doctor.
Dizziness and Dry Mouth
Some people report a light-headed feeling or dry mouth after drinking lemongrass tea repeatedly through the day. If that happens to you, cut back, drink water alongside it, and check with your doctor.
When to Check With Your Doctor
Lemongrass is traditionally valued in Indian kitchens for its citrus aroma, but people on regular medication should be cautious about very high daily intake. Always consult a doctor if you’re on regular medication before making it a daily habit.
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Most lemongrass tea side effects occur due to over-concentration — brewing the leaves too strong, drinking it too many times a day, or having it on an empty stomach without any food buffer.
Concentration Matters
A single lemongrass stalk boiled for 10+ minutes releases far more essential oils than a light infusion. This concentrated brew is where most reported discomfort comes from — not from lemongrass itself in moderate quantities.
Empty Stomach Consumption
A strong herbal tea first thing in the morning, before you have eaten anything, does not suit everyone, and some people prefer their first cup after a light breakfast. This applies to lemongrass tea just as it does to strong black coffee or green tea.
This is actually one reason Fresh n Flavour blends lemongrass with milk-friendly CTC tea rather than serving it alone — the tea base and warm milk soften the intensity considerably.
How Much Lemongrass Tea Is Safe Daily?
Many adults keep to 1-2 cups of moderately brewed lemongrass tea a day. Pregnant women and those on regular medication should check with a doctor first.
Listen to Your Body
If a cup ever does not agree with you, reduce the quantity or brewing strength, and check with your doctor if anything feels unusual.
Balance With Food
Having your lemongrass tea alongside a light breakfast rather than on a completely empty stomach makes for an easier, more pleasant morning cup, especially during the humid monsoon season when a light breakfast feels right.
According to Wikipedia’s entry on lemongrass, the plant has been used in cooking and traditional practices across Asia for centuries, primarily in moderate infused quantities rather than concentrated extracts.
Lemongrass Tea vs Lemongrass Chai: Which Is Milder?
Blended lemongrass chai, made with black tea, milk, and warming spices, is generally milder in taste than straight lemongrass tea because the milk and other botanicals soften its intensity and dilute the concentration significantly.
The Buffering Effect of Milk and Spice
When lemongrass is paired with cardamom, mint, and nutmeg — as it is in the Fresh n Flavour Delightful, Flavourful and Freshful blends — the result is a rounded, aromatic cup. Lemongrass, cardamom and mint buffer the acidity of the tea, which is the idea behind these acidity-free blends.
Why Freshful Chai Works Well Here
Fresh n Flavour’s Freshful Chai combines Assam CTC with Dooars black tea, lemongrass, and green cardamom in a hand-blended Mamri Dana cut — a slightly coarser leaf style than standard CTC that releases flavour more gradually during brewing, giving a smoother, less sharp lemongrass note per cup.
This gradual release is exactly why people who found straight lemongrass tea a bit harsh often switch comfortably to a blended chai format instead.
| Factor | Straight Lemongrass Tea | Freshful Chai (Blended) |
|---|---|---|
| Intensity | Strong, concentrated | Balanced, milk-softened |
| Best time to drink | Post-meal, not empty stomach | Morning or evening, with or after food |
| Risk of a harsh cup | Higher risk if over-brewed | Lower, due to milk and cardamom buffer |
| Flavour profile | Sharp, citrusy | Rounded, aromatic, mellow |
| Daily suitability | 1-2 cups recommended | 2-3 cups comfortably |
As documented in Harold Mann’s 1918 study of Assam tea cultivation, blending regional black teas with local botanicals has long been part of how Indian households made strong tea gentler and more suited to daily drinking — a tradition Fresh n Flavour continues today.
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If you love the citrusy freshness of lemongrass but find a strong standalone brew too intense, start with a blended option, where it sits alongside tea and spices.
- If you’re new to lemongrass: Try Freshful Chai — its Mamri Dana cut gives a gentle, gradual lemongrass note.
- If you want an acidity-free blend: Go for Delightful Chai, which combines lemongrass with mint and nutmeg for a smooth, citrusy cup.
- If you want bold, spicier notes alongside lemongrass: Flavourful Chai uses Dooars CTC with lemongrass and spearmint for a bolder cup.
- If you truly prefer straight lemongrass infusions: Keep it to 1-2 cups daily, always with food, and avoid over-brewing.
This monsoon season, as Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day gatherings bring family together over warm cups, a blended chai is often the more crowd-friendly, easy-sipping choice compared to straight herbal lemongrass tea.
Fresh n Flavour hand-blends every batch in small quantities in Ahmedabad, ensuring the lemongrass-to-tea ratio stays consistent cup after cup — something loose homemade blends often struggle to get right. Enjoy Goodness in Every Sip, the way it’s meant to be enjoyed.
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