05° Tulsi Tea (Sacred Basil Tea)
05° Tulsi Tea (Sacred Basil Tea)
Tea Name: 5° Tulsi Tea (Sacred Basil Tea)
Style: Loose Leaf
Type: Tisane
Standard: Sliver
Sourcing Region: Ilam
Suggested Infusions: 1
Ingredients: Holy Basil, Lemongrass, Long Pepper, Ginger, Tinospora-Cordifolia, Boerhavia-Diffusa, Cloves, Water Pennywort, Cardamom, Tejpatra
Discover the Taste of the Himalayas
Grown on some of the highest altitudes and diverse climatic conditions, herbal teas have robust flavors. These plants are grown at altitudes ranging from 7000-7500ft.
Best Quality Tulsi Teas
Your experience is our top priority. That's why we source only the finest herbal teas and follow strict standards in processing our Tulsi tea. You can taste the freshness in every cup.
Minimally Processed Herbal Teas
All our loose-leaf teas are minimally processed, so teas retain their natural taste, and flavors. Our high-quality loose-leaf teas are truly a connoisseurs’ choice. Your stomach will thank you for drinking our teas.
Many Health Benefits of Herbal Teas
Many research studies have shown that drinking herbal tea regularly might improve focus, provide relaxation, aid sleep, and provide other health benefits.
Sacred Basil Tea is Easy to Brew
You only need hot water and loose-leaf Tulsi tea. You can prepare it American style or Gong Fu style.
Explore the Endless Taste Profiles
The taste profiles of loose-leaf teas can vary widely depending on the steep duration, tea-to-water ratio, and water temperature. We encourage you to try different combinations for brewing tea to find the perfect tea, that speaks to your taste buds.
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The Tea Mystic Says
This Himalayan holy basil herb, known for its very long list of medicinal properties, consists of both leaves and stalk of the whole plant, giving off a subtly spicy aroma of cinnamon and ginger. Producing a pale golden white grape juice hue, with light and smooth texture, this health beneficial herb, has an herbaceous taste with camphor undertone. It finishes up with a soft and tingly juiciness giving off a warm and calming body sensation.
Methods to Brew Tea
We believe that your tea experience should be completely personal. Individual taste buds are unique and there is no right or wrong way to brew tea. Therefore we encourage tea lovers to not necessarily bind to traditional methods but let their experience, and discovery guide them. After all, that is where the joy of drinking tea lies. You should try different amounts of tea, steeping time, and water temperature to find the perfect taste you’ll fall in love with.
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Decoction
This method will extract out the essence of this herb in one go. The taste is going to be a little Robust. This is the best way to consume for its medicinal properties. Adding Honey and Ginger can spike up its taste as well as the healing properties.
- Get 12 oz filtered water and bring it to boil.
- Add 1 teaspoon tea into the boiling water. Use a closable steel infuser mesh if available, which makes straining tea easier.
- Let it boil for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Turn off your stove and let it steep for a minute, strain and enjoy. Warm or iced.
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Normal Steeping
- Get 10-12 oz water and bring it to boil.
- Add about 1.5 teaspoon of Tulsi herbal tea into in your steeping cup. We suggest using steel infuser mesh.
- Pour the boiling hot water into your steeping cup containing the tea.
- Let it steep for 5-7 minutes.
- The color is rusty copper. Enjoy every sip of it.
Can you make sweet/ unsweet iced teas from loose-leaf teas?
Of course, you can! High-quality loose-leaf teas make the most refreshing iced teas—smooth, crisp, and oh-so-quenching!
While some might call it blasphemous to add sweetener/sugar to high-quality loose-leaf teas, here in Texas, where sweet iced tea is a beloved tradition, we have been using our loose-leaf to uplift the iced tea experience.
We have tried and perfected the art of turning your favorite loose-leaf tea into a delicious iced delight.
It's time to try it for yourself. Here's how we do it:
Pro tip: Feel free to experiment with water amounts, temperature, steeping time, tea quantity, and sweetener quantity to find your perfect balance.
Steep suggestions for iced teas:
Amount of Water: 2 Liters
Amount of Loose Tea: 10-12 grams (5-6 teaspoons)
Steeping Time: 15-20 minutes
Steeping Temperature: 190-2000°F
Steps to Brew Iced Tea: |
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Step 1: Start with a 2-liter batch. Boil water, then remove it from heat. Let it cool for 1-2 minutes until it's around 190-200°F. |
Step 2: Add loose-leaf tea. Add 10 to 12 grams of your favorite loose-leaf tea OR 5 to 6 teaspoons. |
Step 3: Steep the tea. Steep for 15-20 minutes (or longer if you prefer a stronger brew). |
Step 4: Strain and cool. Strain the tea, then let it cool down. Add ice. (Pro tip: For best flavor, let it chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Add ice when you drink.) |
Step 5: Sweeten to taste. Add your favorite sweetener, but remember that balance is key—don’t let the sweetener overpower the tea’s flavor. (Pro tip: As you sip, let the tea linger in your mouth for a couple of seconds to fully enjoy its rich flavors.) |
FAQs
How to make basil tea with fresh basil?
First, finely cut about two teaspoons of fresh basil. Place the basil leaves in boiling water and add your desired ingredients, such as ginger, lemon, honey, etc. Steep for about 5 minutes, then filter and pour the tea. Your fresh basil tea is ready!
How to make holy basil tea?
Firstly, boil the 12 fl oz of filtered water in a kettle or saucepan for 8-ounce serving. Put 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried loose-leaf holy basil tea or 1 tea bag. Steep for 3-7 minutes and add your preferred flavors. Strain and enjoy a hot cup of holy basil tea!
What is holy basil tea good for?
Holy Basil tea, known for its adaptogen properties may offer numerous health benefits. This tea might help to minimize stress, enhance gut health, protect from infection, improve dental health, etc.
Can I make basil tea?
Yes, you can easily make basil tea at home. All you need is dried loose-leaf tea, a basil tea bag, or fresh basil. Simply, steep the tea in hot water for around 3-7 minutes, add in your preferred flavors, and enjoy!
Can you drink basil tea?
Yes, absolutely! Basil tea is a flavorful caffeine-free herbal tea, appreciated for its myriad of potential health advantages. You could serve it hot or cold.