Detoxing Chai Tea with Holy Basil (Tulsi) Essential Oil

Incorporate the Therapeutic Benefits of Essential Oils

Essential Oils have been used throughout history to heal and rejuvenate the body, and soul. This Detoxing Chai Tea recipe adds the benefits of fresh ginger, fresh turmeric, as well as the benefits of healing potent spices such as cinnamon. Holy Basil Essential Oil comes from the leaves and flowers of a plant that grows primarily in India.

It has been shown to have numerous benefits, including:

* Antibacterial

* Antioxidant

*Antiviral

*AntiStress

* Anti-Cancer Protective Properties

Detoxing Chai Tea Recipe with Fresh Holy Basil Leaves Essential Oil

This recipe provides the benefits of Holy Basil Oils from the leaves of the plant. This is one of the recommended Ayurvedic way of holistically incorporating the benefits of this amazing plant.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Holy Basil (Tulsi) Herbal Tea (Please click here for my recipe.)

1/2 Cup Whole Grass Fed/Grass Finished Milk (Plant based milk can be substituted.)

4 Traditional Medicinals Organic Roasted Dandelion Tea Bags

4 Whole Peppercorns

6 Organic Cardamom Pods

3 Whole Organic Cloves

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Stick (1 Inch)

¼ Tsp Freshly Grated Whole Nutmeg

2 Whole Star Anise Seeds

Fresh Ginger Root (2 Inches)

Fresh Turmeric Root (2 Inches)

2 Tbsp. Water

½ Tsp Vanilla Extract

Sweetener of Choice (Optional) (Raw Honey)

Directions:

Pour milk and filtered water into a saucepan. Set heat to simmer.

Add whole peppercorns, vanilla extract, and freshly grated nutmeg.

Grind the following to a powder: cardamom pods, whole cloves, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Add to the saucepan.

Blend the fresh ginger root and fresh turmeric root in the Magic Bullet (high speed blender) with two tablespoons of water. Add to the saucepan.

Stir.

Let simmer for at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat, add tea bags, and let steep.

Strain into a teacup and enjoy!

This Detoxing Chai Tea Recipe with Fresh Holy Basil (Tulsi) Essential Oil can be made before bed, and makes for a delicious night cap that promotes healing throughout the night. Be sure to enjoy the full experience by inhaling the aromas, letting go of the breath, and then sipping!

*Feel free to customize this recipe to your taste and needs. 

Holy Basil Supplement

You may not have access to fresh holy basil leaves but may still want to reap the benefits of this incredibly healing herb. The following supplement from GAIA Herbs is in a capsule.