Basil Tea with Fresh Leaves
Basil tea made with fresh sweet basil leaves has a mild, herbaceous taste that is pleasant and soothing. Steep this tea and serve it warm or cold as a refreshing, afternoon drink.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 6 g sweet basil leaves (2 tbsp or 8 large leaves)
- 2½ cups water
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil (using a kettle, saucepan, etc; approx. 5 minutes).
- Wash the basil leaves.
- Tear them into pieces.
- Add to tea infuser (or teacup).
- Pour boiling water over the leaves.
- Allow to steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain and sweeten if desired.
- Serve warm or cold.
