Tulsi has been brewed in Indian homes long before anyone called it a wellness drink. Blended into green tea it gives a savoury, herbaceous cup with a slight clove-like warmth — the one green tea that tastes like something rather than tasting of nothing. Good in the evening, when you want a warm cup without a strong hit of caffeine.
Tasting notes.
Herbaceous and softly peppery, with a clean green tea base and a calming, slightly minty finish.
How to brew?
Steep one bag in 200 ml of water at about 80°C for three minutes. Take it plain, or with a little honey. Milk does not suit this blend.
What is inside? Green tea with tulsi (holy basil) leaf.
The tea bag. Staple-free, naturally crimped filter paper, microwave safe.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Can tulsi green tea be taken at night? It is lighter in caffeine than black tea, so many people take it in the evening. If you are sensitive to caffeine, keep the last cup a few hours before bed.
What does tulsi taste like? Warm and herbaceous, a little like a cross between mint and clove. It is savoury rather than sweet.