Indian Tulsi Tea Recipe

Name: Indian Tulsi Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 10-12 fresh tulsi (holy basil) leaves; 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 2-3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1-2 tsp honey or jaggery (to taste); 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Indian · Beverage · 15 min total

Indian Tulsi Tea recipe videos

A fragrant and soothing herbal tea made with fresh tulsi (holy basil) leaves, ginger, and spices, traditionally enjoyed in Indian households for its immune-boosting properties.

5
min prep

10
min cook

2
servings

25
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups water
10-12 fresh tulsi (holy basil) leaves
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
2-3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1-2 tsp honey or jaggery (to taste)
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium heat.
Add tulsi leaves, ginger slices, and crushed cardamom pods. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain the tea into cups.
Stir in honey or jaggery until dissolved. Add lemon juice if desired.
Serve warm.

Tips

For a stronger flavor, let the tea steep for 10 minutes.
Can be made with dried tulsi leaves; use 1 tablespoon.
Refrigerate leftover tea for up to 2 days; reheat gently.

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