Benefits of Tulsi Tea

Not many people in the West were aware of tulsi herbal tea. People have been drinking this tea in India, where it originated, for literally thousands of years. The herb is also known as holy basil or sacred basil, which gives you an idea of how the people in India think of this herb!

So why should we drink this tea, you ask? Well, the benefits of tulsi tea are many and varied. First of all it’s really a great stress reliever. The tea contains powerful anti-stress properties and therefore has a calming effect. Something we could all do with!

Because this tea calms us down, it also promotes longevity, slowing down the signs of aging. It is antioxidant rich and this means that your immune system is strengthened, your ‘heart health’, memory and vision are improved. Mainly antioxidants are known as your body’s main way to neutralize free radicals, which are harmful metabolic byproducts. The antioxidants protect your body from disease.

These are quite spectacular benefits of tulsi tea I would say! All this from one herb. So, yes, you should definitely bring tulsi tea into your kitchen and enjoy a cup at least once a day, if not more.

The actual tea is made from the leaves and flowers of the holy basil herb. This is a herbal tea and therefore has no caffeine. It tastes good and can be enjoyed either hot or cold with ice (particularly refreshing in the summer).

Make it a staple in your household and your body will thank you for it.