Tulsi Tea | Basil Tea | Tulsi Chai
Tulsi tea is made by boiling Tulsi or basil leaves along with cardamom and ginger in water before adding tea leaves and milk.
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.
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Notes
I have used regular CTC tea leaves to make this chai. You can use any variety.
Use fresh and green Tulsi leaves to make this tea.
Always boil the water first and then add tea leaves and milk. This enhances the flavor of Tulsi.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Tulsi Tea | Basil Tea | Tulsi Chai
Amount per Serving
Calories
124
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
56
mg
2
%
Potassium
212
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
356
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
165
mg
17
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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