Steep time
5–10 min
Recommended
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
None
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Pairings: roasted chickpea salad, ginger tea biscuits, warm turmeric rice.
Holy basil is an herb native to India, where it is known as Tulsi. It is considered sacred (holy) in the Hindu religious tradition and is regarded as one of the most important plants used in Ayurvedic medicine. More clove-like than that of culinary basil, holy basil has been used herbalism for centuries to treat a variety of medical conditions including heart problems, asthma, bronchitis, arthritis and anxiety. Price per 100g