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Holy Basil Tea Recipe (Tulsi Tea)

Make this quick and easy holy basil tea recipe with honey for a healthy, flavorful sip—perfect hot or iced.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 34 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian , Thai

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. Start by bringing water to a boil in a kettle or pot.
  2. Place fresh holy basil leaves into a teapot.
  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. 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!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Holy basil leaves - If you can’t find holy basil, feel free to use this recipe with other types of basil for a similar, aromatic tea!

Nutrition Information

Calories 34kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 13mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 34

% Daily Value*

Calories 34kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 13mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.