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Tulsi & Lemon Verbena Infusion
A gently citrus-scented botanical tea blending the warming herbal character of Tulsi with fragrant dried Lemon Verbena Leaves. Lovely enjoyed warm or prepared as a chilled infusion.
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Tulsi & Lemon Verbena
Ocimum tenuiflorum and Aloysia citrodora · Dried leaves
A simple two-botanical infusion made with our South African-grown Tulsi and carefully dried Lemon Verbena Leaves. These photographs show the genuine product ingredients, not a finished cup of tea.
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Botanical ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried Flowers from my Meadow Tulsi (Holy Basil; Ocimum tenuiflorum)
- ½ tsp dried Flowers from my Meadow Lemon Verbena Leaves (Aloysia citrodora)
- 250 ml freshly boiled water
How to prepare
Method
- Place 1 tsp dried Tulsi (Holy Basil) and ½ tsp dried Lemon Verbena Leaves in a clean, heat-safe teapot or infuser.
- Pour over 250 ml freshly boiled water, cover and steep for 8–10 minutes.
- Strain out the leaves and serve the infusion warm.
- For the optional iced version described in our original recipe, cool the strained infusion promptly, cover and refrigerate until chilled before serving. Do not leave brewed tea at room temperature for extended periods.
Before you enjoy
Botanical & serving notes
- Botanical identities: Use our genuine culinary Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) and Lemon Verbena Leaves (Aloysia citrodora). They are dried herbal tea leaves, not concentrated essential oils or fragrance products.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Do not use concentrated or regular medicinal-strength botanical preparations during pregnancy or breastfeeding without guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Ordinary culinary tea quantities are not a substitute for professional medical advice.
- Medication and health conditions: Seek professional advice about regular use if taking prescription medicines or managing a medical condition. Tulsi may affect blood-sugar regulation or bleeding risk in some circumstances; do not make treatment claims.
- Allergies and sensitivities: Avoid if sensitive to Holy Basil, Lemon Verbena, plants in their respective families or other ingredients; stop use if irritation or allergy symptoms occur.
- Preparing for ice: Cool the strained infusion promptly, use clean food-safe utensils, cover and refrigerate until chilled. No tested prepared-tea shelf life is stated.