Name: Tulsi Holy Basil
Brand: Tealyra
SKU: 969-100-P
Price: 7.76 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (12 reviews)

Origin

India

Asia

Caffeine Level (mg/1g)

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

Description

Tulsi Holy Basil – Traditional Ayurvedic Herbal Tea

Tulsi is the Sanskrit name of the "Holy Basil" plant grown in India. It isn't anything like the basil we know here in the West — it's actually part of the mint family. Widely consumed throughout India (much more than coffee!), tulsi is so cherished that many families grow their own plants at home. Fresh and fragrant, tulsi is not only a delicious herbal tea but also a wonderful ingredient in blends.

Our Tulsi Holy Basil is the Vana variety — pure, and grown and harvested in the traditional manner in India. It has been a traditional ingredient in Ayurvedic blends for centuries and is cherished for its fresh, distinctive flavor.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: fresh, herbal and slightly spicy
Flavor: unique and fresh, with notes similar to mint, licorice and clove
Body: smooth and light
Finish: clean and gently warming

Why You'll Love It

Tulsi offers a cozy cup with a distinctive fresh flavor that's easy to fall in love with. Naturally caffeine-free, it's a lovely daily ritual at any time of day.

Traditional Vana tulsi from India
A traditional Ayurvedic ingredient
Fresh notes of mint, licorice and clove
Caffeine-free with a unique fresh flavor

How to Enjoy

Enjoy it on its own, with a touch of honey and lemon, or pair it with floral and fresh flavors like rose, lemongrass, ginger or green tea. It's lovely hot as a calming evening cup or chilled as a refreshing iced tea.

Time-honored, calming and full of character, Tulsi Holy Basil is a true treasure of Ayurvedic tradition.

Please note: tulsi tea is not recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers.

Featured ingredients

Tulsi

1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG

200ml

95°C

4 - 5 min

Details

Ingredients:

Tulsi

Reviews

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Aunt.reen

November 2024

I've just tried Tulsi tea and have not made anything else since I opened it. The flavor is unique- mild but flavorful with maybe a hint of anise. This is perfect for any time of day - highly recommend!

Sascha Uncia

February 2024

This is the first time I've had Tulsi tea and I really enjoy the unique flavour.

Michael Henry

April 2023

I have bought this wonderful tea from other suppliers but yours has been the best quality. Very happy it is back in stock.

Jimbo Garrison

January 2022

Fabulous quality Tulsi. It's been out of stock for months, hope it's back soon!

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August 2021

I have been buying this tea from Amazon until the retailer (not Tealyra) increased their price dramatically. I shopped around for days and Tealyra was the best price and quality for this tea. This is a staple in my family and like other reviews it is mild, refreshing and calming. I have a stressful job and love to have a cup of this wonderful tea at the end of the day and sometimes again before bed. It pairs well with other mild herbal teas like camomile and Ive tried it with a tiny bit of lavender too. I buy this tea in bulk and find myself sharing it with friends and family in the hope they too enjoy the benefits. Thank you Tealyra.

Eric Maxfield

July 2021

I just tried this and kind of interesting. The dominant flavour seems to be something like oregano and maybe a little hint of mint for me, but its mild and pleasant. I don't know much about health benefits or any of that, but just nice to have mellow caffeine free afternoon tea once in a while and this gives a nice alternative to chamomile. Something tells me that this is basically a bulk commodity herb and probably it could be found much cheaper through other channels rather than a premium tea retailer, but as a baseline its good to try from a reliable source and see if a cheaper source tastes as good.

Rachel Wren

April 2020

Tulsi Basil is quite an unusual flavour that does take a little while to get used to, but it does genuinely comfort me if I feel in need of calming down. This is a lovely quality version of Tulsi.

Tonia Richard

April 2020

Agree with posts so far. I love the quality of this tea and the flavor is great. Enjoying its health benefits.

Jimbo Garrison

March 2020

So much better than the "Organic India" brand. This tulsi is in much better condition, smoother, more floral. Theirs tasted dirty in comparison. I drink tulsi daily and this is where I will be getting it from now on.

Rachelgordoninspain

March 2015

A wonderfully calming and relaxing drink with loads of heath benefits - I'm so glad that I discovered it!

Piotr Kubiak

April 2023

Very rich, complex but pleasant flavour. A pinch in a tea mix definitely adds a little kick to the tea!

Damyanti

December 2023

This tea does not have strong flavour of Tulsi. I have tried other reputable brand and the flavour was much stronger. Will not buy again.

Tulsi Holy Basil