Tulsi Mulethi Chai
A soothing herbal Indian chai brewed with holy basil (tulsi) and licorice root (mulethi).
Earthy, comforting, and naturally healing — this tea is perfect for calming the senses and easing the throat.
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tsp Tea Leaves
- 4–5 Tulsi Leaves
- 1 small piece Mulethi (licorice)
- Sugar and Milk to taste
Instructions
- Rinse tulsi leaves and lightly crush them to release their aroma. Break mulethi into a small piece if not already cut.
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add tulsi leaves and mulethi, and let them simmer for 2–3 minutes to infuse their herbal goodness.
- Stir in tea leaves and continue simmering for another 1–2 minutes, depending on how strong you like your brew.
- Add milk and sugar (optional): For a richer chai, add a splash of milk and sugar to taste. Stir well and let it simmer briefly until the color deepens.
- Strain into a heatproof mug or glass, discarding the leaves and mulethi.
- Garnish beautifully (optional): Float a fresh tulsi leaf on top or sprinkle a pinch of cardamom for an aromatic finish.
- Enjoy steaming hot — soothing, mildly sweet, and full of natural warmth.
- Optional tip: Add a small piece of ginger while boiling for a restorative, immunity-boosting twist.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Hot Beverages – Coffee/Tea and more
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 40
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