Ginger Tulsi Tea
Ginger Tulsi Tea is the perfect tisane to help you keep warm when you have a cold and improve your immunity. This drink is an infusion of cubeb pepper, ginger and holy basil leaves. It is a delicate brew that is loaded with essential nutrients and best enjoyed when hot without the addition of milk.
Equipment
- glass pot or tea infuser pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon ginger peeled, chopped
- 1½ tablespoon black peppercorn
- 1½ tablespoon cubeb pepper
- 2½ cup filtered water
- ½ cup tulsi leaves loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon jaggery powdered
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium pot, boil the water with the chopped ginger and both types of peppercorns for 10 minutes.
- Add the tulsi leaves and boil for 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the jaggery. Strain the concoction and enjoy a hot cup of ginger tulsi tea without any milk.
Notes
- You could add honey or brown sugar instead of jaggery.
- If cubeb peppercorns are hard to find, omit them altogether.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
