Honey Basil Tea (Shahad Aur Tulsi Ke Chai)

Submitted by susie cooks

"Indians believe it helps purify the blood and keeps one strong and fit."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil leaf
• 4 1⁄4 cups water
• 4 teaspoons loose orange pekoe tea
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut in half
• 3 tablespoons honey (to taste)

directions

1. Combine the basil leaves and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer very gently for 5 minutes.
2. Add the tea, ginger, honey, and peppercorns and bring back to a boil.
3. Remove from the heat and steep, covered, for 5 more minutes.
4. Just before serving, return to a boil and strain into tea cups.

Reviews

[Ari Eila]

Since the recipe is "tulsi", I would assume you have to use tulsi leaves--that is, "holy basil" rather than the common Mediterranean basil, an herb with a very different flavor profile? It's more common in South East Asian and Middle Eastern herbal remedies.

 

[Sydney Mike]

Did cut this recipe in half & had 2 large mugs of tea! Don't know if it purified my blood, but it was a relaxing, soothing drink ~ VERY SATISFYING! Basil & ginger aren't usual ingredients in my tea, but this was great! Thanks for sharing! [Made & reviewed in the Family Picks part of Zaar World Tour 4]