Step 1

Dry frying the ginger until fragrant, chopped, and bruised.

Step 2

Add the ginger and the rest of the ingredients in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant and all sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Turn off the heat and let steep while still covered for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Strain into individual tea cups and served. Garnish with some lemongrass stalks (optional).