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Tulsi ginger tea
तुलसी अदरक चाय
A simple holy basil and ginger tea, the one most Indian kitchens already keep a jar of leaves for.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
10 minServes 2DrinkSuits Vata, KaphaChildren eat itVegan
You'll need
- 2 cups water
- 8-10 fresh tulsi (holy basil) leaves
- 1/2 inch ginger, crushed
- Honey, to taste, once cooled slightly
Method
- Simmer the tulsi leaves and ginger in the water for 8 minutes.
- Strain into cups.
- Stir in honey once it's cool enough to taste it rather than scald it.
Why this dish
Tulsi is one of the most reached-for calming herbs in the Ayurvedic home, warming enough to suit both Vata and Kapha, usually brewed at the end of a long day.