Basil Tea Recipe
A medicinal tea for better digestion.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried basil per one cup of water.
- 2 tbsp fresh basil per cup of water.
Instructions
- If you are using fresh basil, chop the tender leaves (not the lower woody parts) into ΒΌ inch sized pieces.
- If you are using dried basil, crush the basil just a little with a mortar and pestle or with your hands to release the plant oils.
- Place chopped or crushed 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 to a boil and then immediately turn off the fire.
- Let basil steep for one hour.
- Using a metal strainer, remove the herbs from the tea and pour the tea into a teacup or pitcher.
- Drink warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- The shelf life of this tea is about two days if kept covered in the refrigerator.