Clove And Cardamom Tea With Holy Basil Recipe

A flavorful and healthy tea prepared with cloves and cardamom along with leaves of holy basil. it is both refreshing and can relieve sore throats and headaches.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings1
CuisineCourse
DishSpeciality
Main Ingredient

Recipe Story

An age old recipe :)

Ingredients

 Cloves2
 Cardamoms2 (6 Cardamom Seeds)
 Basil leaves3 Medium (Holy, Medium Size And Tender)
 Tea leaves1 Teaspoon (Dried, Preferably Darjeeling Tea)
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 6 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.09 g0.14%

Saturated Fat 0.01 g0.04%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 4.1 mg0.2%

Total Carbohydrates 1 g0.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.54 g2.2%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 0.33 g0.67%

Vitamin A 3.2% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 1.1% Iron 1.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Take the water in a pot or kettle.
Press the clove buds and cardamom seeds and crush them.
Add them to the water.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Add the holy basil leaves and immediately turn heat off.
Add tea leaves and cover the pot or kettle.
Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Strain and serve in a cup with snacks or biscuits.
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