Tulsi Tea Lemonade
A chilled lemonade made from steeped tulsi (holy basil) tea; tulsi is an ayurvedic adaptogen whose ursolic acid has been tied to reduced stress and a sense of calm.
From The Young Forever Cookbook
- Prep
- 1 h
- Total
- 1 h
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Category
- Drink
- Cuisine
- Indian
Nutrition (estimated)
per 1 glass- Calories
- 15 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 3 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 10 mg
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tulsi tea leaves
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- Sparkling water
Instructions
- Steep tulsi tea leaves in just-boiled water for 5 min, then strain into a pitcher. Stir in maple syrup or honey and chill at least 45 min. Add lemon juice.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour in tea lemonade, and top with a splash of sparkling water.
Active Compounds
Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.
From: Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea