My friend in Arizona suggested Basil tea to help with kidney disease so I listened but I thought, will basil tea be tolerable? How do I make basil tea? With these questions in mind I set out to my favorite tea blog. I searched and read about mint, because basil is in that family, but I was unable to find anything about how to make basil tea. The best information about basil tea was Google itself. I began to ask it questions.
What’s the best way to make basil tea taste better? Some Answers are? Use various types of basil such as cinnamon basil, Persian or Blue spice basil.
How do I give it body? Answer: add tea leaves, green or black.
How long should I steep it? 3-7 normal 10-15 long 30 deep
Here’s what my friend and I finally came up with today!
You’re going to hate my measurements but remember it’s my kitchen not a restaurant.
Clean Green Basil – (24oz) 4 large basil leaves rolled, mint, lemongrass, black pepper, gunpowder green tea, honey
Basil Tea Black – (24oz) 4 large basil leaves rolled, mint, ginger, black pepper, black tea, honey
We even added cream for chai which was amazing! We were able to re-steep the leaves of the black twice, the green once. Steep 3-7 minutes being the preferred time. Roll and crumble the basil leaf to let the oils out before the steep. Add pepper, you’ll benefit.
All these teas have been on my radar because they are either anti inflammatory or they support kidney function. Recently my kidneys have given me so much pain I’ve been doubled over. I’ll see the doctor on the 25th. Hopefully progress can be made. I’m in constant pain and I’m tired all the time.
I’m never too tired for a good cup of tea. This is good tea but is basil tea safe? Google says people with bleeding disorders, diabetes and high blood pressure should not regularly consume basil tea. In other words, I personally shouldn’t use basil tea medicinally as intended because I’m on blood thinners.
Thank goodness for no shortage of teas. There are so many beautiful combinations to create that perfect moment in a cup that I can’t be disappointed that there’s one I occasionally have to sit out.
Until soon
Faith Magdalene’s Sundrip