Holy Basil Tea

Holy basil tea, a flavorful hot brew or iced beverage of Indian origin, is made from the leaves and blossoms of the Tulsi basil plant. Since it does not come from the tea bush, Camellia sinensis, it is not officially a tea – but rather an herbal infusion that is prepared exactly the same as black, green, oolong (wu-long) or white tea.

The brew, also referred to as Tulsi tea, contains hundreds of compounds known as phyto-chemicals that work together to create strong anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and immune-enhancing properties.

These support the body's natural defense against germs, stress and disease.

Drinking holy basil tea is also claimed to rejuvenate the soul by balancing metabolism, building stamina and promoting mental clarity.

The Tulsi plant is referred to as the “queen of herbs” and has been an integral tonic of India ’s holistic health system of Ayurvedic medicines.

The benefits of Tulsi leaves have been documented since around 5000 BC.

Holy basil brew can be made with any or all of these three types of Tulsi plants:

• Rama
• Krishna
• Vana

It is caffeine free like other herbal infusions and contains vitamins A and C, calcium, zinc, iron and chlorophyll.

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