Tulsi Tea
Tulsi tea, also known as Holy Basil, is an adaptogenic herbal tea to add to your daily routine. It has an earthy and slightly spicy flavour profile with zero caffeine. Learn more about Tulsi tea including how to properly steep it.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon tulsi tea (loose leaf) or 1 teabag
- 1 cup water freshly boiled
- 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice optional
Instructions
- To begin, pour warm water into your steeping vessel (teapot or mug), swirl it around carefully then discard. This will warm the teapot or mug which will help the herbal tea steep properly and retain heat.
- Add tulsi to the warm teapot or infuser mug. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves, cover the teapot or mug with a lid or small plate and steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Covering tulsi tea while steeping will help make sure the volatile oils do not escape the tea through the steam and keep the heat in. This will enhance the overall flavour and aroma.
- If using a teapot without an infuser, pour the steeped tea into a cup over a strainer to catch the loose tea leaves. If using an infuser in the teapot or mug, remove the infuser basket when the steeping process is complete.
- If desired, add sweetener of your choice to the cup and stir until dissolved. Enjoy!
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