Homemade Basil Tea Recipe

This basil tea recipe is  very healthy, easy, and can be made in minutes! You can use either dried basil or chopped fresh basil.

For centuries, people have using fresh and dried basil, basil oils, infusions and extracts for their uses as an antioxidant and health giving benefits.

The fragrant basil herb  leaves can be used in a number of ways to ease fever, calm coughs, and soothe sore throats.

Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)

2 cups water

3 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

OR

1½ tbsp dried basil

tbsp = tablespoon

Directions:

Fresh: Chop the basil leaves and add to a cup. Pour on some just *boiled water and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. If you chopped them finely enough, you can drink the basil.

Dried: Use it as you would loose tea leaves. Or, heat the water in a saucepan  to *boiling point. Turn off the heat, add the dried basil and let steep (sit) for about 5-10 minutes. Pour through a strainer and serve.

That's it! Enjoy!

*Boiling herbs too long may negate some of the benefits of basil.

For more healthy tea recipes, visit my homemade spice tea recipe page.

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Homemade Ginger Tea Recipe

This healthy refreshing ginger tea is made with fresh ginger, orange and grated nutmeg. You can make the tea with just the ginger on its own but I think the nutmeg gives it a little extra!

By drinking ginger tea you get to enjoy not only a tasty refreshing drink, but also the many health benefits of ginger.

Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)

2 cups water
½ inch (2cm) piece of ginger root
½ tsp grated nutmeg
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Agave nectar or honey (optional)

Directions:

Grate or thinly slice the ginger and put in a saucepan with the water. Add the nutmeg and bring to the boil, turn off the heat, add the orange juice and let steep (sit) for 5-10 minutes. Pour through a strainer and enjoy!

If you like your tea a bit sweeter, add the agave or honey.

For more healthy tea recipes, visit my homemade spice tea recipe page.


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