Basil Tea
Popular across India since ages this drink is a refreshing beverage to soothe your lingering coughs & colds. Usually served hot it is a healing drink and can be had anytime of the day.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups Water
- 8 sprig Tulsi (holy basil)
- 2 teaspoons Tea leaves
- Sugar or Honey, to taste
Instructions
- 1
To begin making Basil Tea Recipe, bring two cups of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Meanwhile wash the Holy Basil leaves and add it to the boiling water, let it simmer on low flame for 5 minutes.
- 3
After 5 Minutes, add the tea leaves and turn off the heat. Cover the saucepan, let the Tea leaves infuse in the concoction for a few minutes.
- 4
Filter the prepared Basil Tea into cups, add sugar or honey to sweeten before consuming.
- 5
Serve Basil Tea Recipe along with Grilled Tomato and Cheese Sandwich Recipe or Paneer Capsicum Sandwich Recipe at tea time or for breakfast.