Iced, tulsi turns into something quite unusual: a savoury, herby cooler that drinks like a grown-up basil lemonade. Brew it strong, chill it, then serve over ice with plenty of lemon and a few fresh basil leaves. Far more interesting than a standard iced tea, and still caffeine-free.
Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the Iced Lemon Tulsi Pitcher (Tropical Sun) recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/iced-tea/iced-lemon-tulsi-pitcher-tropical-sun/
You'll need
- 4 tea bags of Tropical Sun Tulsi
- 500ml freshly boiled water (100C)
- 2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
- 500ml cold water
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves, optional, and plenty of ice
Method
- Steep the 4 tulsi bags in the boiled water for 6 minutes, then lift them out.
- Stir in the honey while warm so it dissolves evenly.
- Leave to cool, then top up with the cold water and chill well.
- Pour into a large jug over plenty of ice and add the lemon slices and a few basil leaves.
- Stir gently and serve in tall glasses over more ice.
- The basil leaves earn their place; chilling an hour ahead lets them deepen the tulsi note.
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Brewed with: Tropical Sun Tulsi, 20 Tea Bags 26g
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