Tulsi tea is made by boiling tulsi or basil leaves along with cardamom and ginger in water before adding tea leaves and milk. It is very quick and easy to make Tulsi tea at home. Go through my recipe to discover the process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Tulsi tea is very common in the colder regions of India.
- Serve it as is or with biscuits and toasts.
- Tulsi tea tastes slightly spicy, earthy, and sweet due to natural herbs.
- Other similar recipes of tea are masala chai, ginger tea, lemon tea, green tea, and cardamom tea.
The Ingredients:
- 1.5 tbsp tea leaves
- 1.5 cups water
- 6 pieces Basil leaves (Tulsi)
- 2 pieces green cardamom
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
I got this recipe from the home tutor who came to help my elder son during board exams. My son was not keeping well due to flu at that time. She then suggested I give him this tea. It is good for health and flu as well. I was intrigued and asked her if she could show me how to make it and she gladly taught it to me in my kitchen.
I tried to make it all by myself the following day. My husband appreciated the effort, and my boys called it “tuition tea.” Now, it is our common tea during rainy days and exam days. That interaction reminded me that teachers do not just teach lessons—they sometimes pass on healthy recipes and flavors we carry forever.
How to Make Tulsi Chai? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Heat 1.5 cups of water in a saucepan and add 6 pieces of Basil leaves (Tulsi), 2 pieces of green cardamom, and about 1 tsp ginger (grated). Boil it for 3 to 4 minutes on a medium flame.
Step 2: When the water comes to a roll boil, add 1.5 tbsp of tea leaves and boil for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Now, add a cup of milk and 2 tbsp of sugar.
Step 4: Again, boil it for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 5: Your healthy and homemade Tulsi chai is ready. Strain it in a cup.
Step 6: Serve it hot with biscuits and enjoy.
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Tulsi Tea | Basil Tea | Tulsi Chai
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp tea leaves
- 1.5 cups water
- 6 pieces Basil leaves Tulsi
- 2 pieces green cardamom
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Heat 1.5 cups of water in a saucepan and add 6 pieces of Basil leaves (Tulsi), 2 pieces of green cardamom, and about 1 tsp ginger (grated). Boil it for 3 to 4 minutes on a medium flame.
- When the water comes to a roll boil, add 1.5 tbsp of tea leaves and boil for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Now, add a cup of milk and 2 tbsp of sugar.
- Again, boil it for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Your healthy and homemade Tulsi chai is ready. Strain it in a cup.
- Serve it hot with biscuits and enjoy.
