Costa Rican Tea Recipe (Traditional & Fat-Burning Variation)
This soothing Costa Rican tea recipe blends traditional herbs like lemongrass, ginger, and cinnamon into a flavorful drink that supports digestion, detox, and fat burning. Learn how to make the classic version and a boosted fat-burning variation for weight loss.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan For simmering herbs
- 1 Strainer Or tea infuser
- 1 Mug or jar To serve hot or chilled tea
- 1 Knife For chopping fresh herbs
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Lemongrass Fresh preferred or 1 tsp dried
- 1 tsp Ginger Fresh grated
- 1 tsp Hibiscus petals Or 1 hibiscus tea bag
- 1 tsp Mint Dried or a few fresh leaves
- 1 stick Cinnamon Whole stick
- 2 cups Filtered water
- Honey Optional to taste
- Fat-Burning Variation Weight Loss:
- Amount Unit Name Notes
- 1 tbsp Lemongrass
- 1 tsp Ginger
- ½ Lemon Juice only
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper Optional but powerful
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 1 bag Green tea Optional for caffeine
- 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar Add after steeping
- 2 cups Filtered water
Instructions
- Traditional Version:
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Add lemongrass, ginger, hibiscus, mint, and cinnamon.
- Lower heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain and pour into mugs.
- Sweeten lightly with honey if desired.
- Fat-Burning Variation:
- Bring water to a boil and add lemongrass, ginger, cinnamon, green tea bag (optional), and cayenne.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar after straining.
- Sip warm before meals or on an empty stomach in the morning.
Notes
- For a caffeine-free version, skip green tea and use extra ginger.
- Store leftover tea in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Great served iced with lemon slices in summer.
- Start with a mild version if you’re sensitive to heat (cayenne).