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tulsi tea | Indian basil tea | tulsi tea for sore throat | tulsi tea for weight loss |
Tarla Dalal
14 April, 2025
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About Tulsi Tea
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Ingredients
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Method To Make Tulsi Tea
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Tulsi Tea for weight loss
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Nutrient values
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tulsi tea | Indian basil tea | tulsi tea for sore throat | tulsi tea for weight loss | with 12 amazing images.
tulsi tea is made from 2 ingredients, tulsi leaves ( considered a holy herb in India) + lemon juice. Tulsi leaves are cooked in water for 10 minutes. Strain the water and add lemon juices and your tulsi tea for weight loss is ready.
Comforting and refreshing at the same time, this Indian basil tea, with its unmistakable herbal accents is a wonderful cure for sore throat.
While the anti-viral and soothing properties of tulsi are well-known, what makes this remedy all the more effective is the addition of lemon juice to tulsi tea for sore throat.
All together tulsi tea helps to expel the mucus, soothe the throat and improve your immunity with its anti-oxidant powers.
Of course, the blend of herbal and lemony flavours in Tulsi Tea is a hit with the palate!
You can also try other recipes with tulsi leaves like Organic Pineapple Tulsi Drink and Fresh Herbal Tea.
Enjoy how to make tulsi tea | Indian basil tea | tulsi tea for sore throat | tulsi tea for weight loss | with detailed step by step photos below.
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Preparation Time
2 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
12 Mins
Makes
1 cups
Ingredients
For Tulsi Tea
1/4 cup tulsi leaves (Indian basil)
2 tsp lemon juice
Method
For tulsi tea
- To make tulsi tea, combine the tulsi and 1½ cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Strain the water using a strainer in a deep bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve the tulsi tea warm.
Tulsi Tea recipe with step by step photos
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tulsi tea | Indian basil tea | tulsi tea for sore throat | tulsi tea for weight loss, first the most important ingredient is Tulsi, Considered a holy herb, it is grown in almost every Hindu household. Apart from being considered holy, tulsi is also revered as a great healer.
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This is how the tulsi looks.
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Remove the leaves from the stems.
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Place them in water for atleast 2 minutes to remove excess mud or dust.
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Strain it using a strainer.
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To make Tulsi Tea, Heat water in a non-stick pan.
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Add tulsi leaves.
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Mix well and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes.
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Once boiled, strain the water using a strainer in a deep bowl.
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Add lemon juice and mix tulsi tea | Indian basil tea | tulsi tea for sore throat | tulsi tea for weight loss well.
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Serve Tulsi Tea warm.
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Tulsi Tea for weight loss. Tulsi leaves is a very refreshing herb. While Tulsi Water helps to reap all the benefits of this herb, Tulsi Tea is equally helpful. A warm cup of Tulsi Tea is one of the best herbal cuppa for a healthy YOU. The warm water in the tea helps to soothes the digestive system and boosts metabolism which aids in weight loss. On the other hand, the addition of lemon juice adds a dose of antioxidants which helps to reduce the body inflammation. This tea is possess anti-bacterial properties and acts as a detoxifying agent too. Try and avoid eating for half an hour after consuming this tea.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 9 cal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.3 mg |
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Hella
March 13, 2025, midnight
shipa
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for your guidance. Have started talking tulsi tea in the morning.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
its really nice
Leena Vyas
March 13, 2025, midnight
Most benificial for weight loss
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
hasnitha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mark Olssen
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback.
Love good recipes
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have this lovely tea drink often at night before sleeping as it soothes my throat. The lime and tulsi do the magic.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback.
Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
A really quick and best thing for throat pain and cough. If you like tulsi, you can also avoid adding the lemon juice and just have the tulsi tea.
