Tulsi Adaptogenic Tea | Holy Basil Blend
Description
Warm, faintly peppery and green, with mint at the finish. This is the cup for a day that has too much in it.
Tulsi is the household altar plant across much of India, grown by the door and tended daily, and this blend is built around that habit of returning to the same small ritual whichever way the day has gone.
What's In It
Holy Basil, tulsi, the queen of herbs, grown at the threshold and kept for devotion. Warm and clove-like, with a peppery edge sweet basil never has. Ashwagandha, a deep root for steadiness and quiet power, earthy and slightly bitter, giving the blend its weight. Ginger, fire and forward motion, a clean peppery heat that comes up late in the cup. Peppermint, clearing the air and sharpening the edges, lifting the heavier roots. Lemon Balm, softening and gladdening, rounding the whole thing off.
Spiritual Properties
Worked with for steadiness, devotion and coming back to yourself when the week has pulled you in several directions.
To Brew
One tablespoon per cup. Pour water just off the boil and steep five to seven minutes, longer if you want it stronger. Strain and sweeten to taste.
Good to Know
Caffeine free.
Drink It With
Holy basil loose if you want it plain. Morning Witch is the caffeinated version of the same job, and Wise Woman the one for a season rather than a day. Alongside it, Nitiraj Buddha incense for sitting. Browse the rest of the tea shelf.
Important Notes
The associations described here are traditional and folkloric. This is a tea, not a drug, supplement or medicine, and nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent anything.
Contains ashwagandha. It has been linked to rare cases of liver injury, and several European regulators now advise against it in pregnancy and for anyone with thyroid, liver or heart conditions. Skip it if you are pregnant, nursing, taking sedatives or thyroid medication, or have liver trouble, and ask your doctor first if you take anything regularly.
Sold in 2 ounce packages.
THIS PRODUCT WAS PRODUCED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENTAL LICENSING OR INSPECTION.