Lemongrass and Ginger Tea (Nam Takrai Nam Khing) vs Honey Lime Water

These two drinks share honey and lime but use them very differently. The lemongrass and ginger tea builds its character from bruised lemongrass and sliced ginger simmered for 10-15 minutes into a clear, golden, aromatic infusion, sweetened with honey or sugar to taste, with a teaspoon of lime juice as an optional bright finish. Honey Lime Water is uncooked and minimal: raw honey dissolved in lukewarm water, the juice of half a lime, then cool water to top up. Here the clean sweet-sour pairing is the whole point, while the spicier tea can be served warm or iced.