Place ginger, basil and water into a pot with a lid on it. I use stainless steel Revere pots; glass and enamel pots also work well
Bring water and herbs just barely to a boil and then immediately turn off the fire
Let basil and ginger steep for 1-2 hours
Using a metal strainer, remove the herbs from the tea
Gently re-heat tea and add honey
Add lime juice and garnish
Drink warm in the winter or chilled for a great summer refreshment
The shelf life of this tea is about two days if kept covered in the refrigerator
