Tulsi Tea Experiments
Tulsi! I’ve been enjoying this herb a lot the more that I have been working with it. I didn’t realize that people also work with this herb to release deep trauma and face certain emotions. In addition to the deep work, this herb adds a fun flare to your food and drinks. I’ve tried Tulsi in multiple tea experiments and have loved each one. I sprinkled a bit on a quinoa salad, giving it a fresh flavor. I’m excited to see what else I can come up with before the month is over, and I move on to my next herb. Have you worked with tulsi? I’d love to read your experiences or recipes, if you have them.
Anywho, let’s talk about my tea experiments thus far. I’ve tried:
Tea with ONLY TULSI steeped for 10 min:
This didn’t result in a super rich flavor that you may get from steeping the dried herb overnight BUT, it’s still very pleasant. I noticed an almost minty, cooling taste even though it’s a warming herb in the body. Immediately I felt relaxed, slightly recharged, but ready for my evening yoga and meditation.
Tea with ONLY TULSI steeped overnight:
This absolutely did result in that rich flavor and deep chestnut color I spoke about in a previous post. The minty taste I observed was more present here. You definitely get a bit more of that pungent, bitter taste with this method, but it’s nothing like steeping valerian root or something. It’s very subtle, palatable, and tasty.
Tea with ONLY TULSI steeped in the fridge overnight:
Here I didn’t notice much of a difference from the previous method. It’s just as strong but maybe different notes of the overall flavor are more present. I think that cooling mint vibe felt present here for sure.
Tea with Tulsi, Red Clover, Ginger, and Nettle steeped overnight:
A lovely little blend that’s full of flavor I’ve tried this with both fresh ginger and dried, and I feel like I maybe taste more of that ginger flavor with the dried herb, but I plan to investigate further.
Tea with Tulsi, Red Clover, Ginger, and Nettle steeped for 10 min:
I definitely prefer the longer steep time for this blend. I love my ginger to be spicy and present, so I think steeping this for longer makes sense for that full-flavor effect.
