Holy Basil Tea Recipe (Tulsi Tea)

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup fresh holy basil leaves (see notes)
• 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1 slice lime (or lemon)

Steps

1. 1

   Start by bringing water to a boil in a kettle or pot.

2. 2

   Place fresh holy basil leaves into a teapot.

3. 3

   Carefully pour the hot water over the basil leaves in the teapot. Cover with a lid and let the tea steep for 5–7 minutes to extract the full flavor and benefits.

4. 4

   After steeping, pour the tea into a cup, straining out the leaves as you pour. Add honey and a slice of lemon or lime for added flavor. Enjoy!