Holy Basil Tea Health Benefits
- Mythologized in Hindu culture
- Known as an adaptogen
- Contains phenolic acids
- 18 Bleach Free Tea Bags / Box
Brewing Suggestions
- Recommended temperature: 205°
- Cover and steep to taste.
- Remove tea bag and enjoy!
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In the Know
Touted as miraculous, and known to have been worshipped in India for thousands of years, Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is likely one of the most beneficial herbs available for human consumption. Ayurvedic medicine enlists holy basil for a plethora of health and spiritual concerns, from colds and flu, to fortifying one’s powers to protect and purify. How much is myth and how much is truth becomes irrelevant once you experience the sublime results of drinking a cup of Buddha Teas Holy Basil Tea.
What Exactly is Holy Basil?
In Hinduism, the Tulsi plant, or Holy Basil, is deemed the most sacred of plants, and is thought of as the physical manifestation of the goddess, Tulsi. In traditional Hindu homes, Tulsi is centrally planted inside courtyards. As Tulsi is considered to both spiritually protect and physically heal, one can easily understand the significance given to this remarkable herb.
Interesting Notes About Holy Basil
Holy Basil is considered an adaptogen: “any of various natural substances used in herbal medicine to normalize and regulate the systems of the body.” (Dictionary.com) Adaptogens are a special category of healing plants; they are meant to help balance and restore the body. Though there are various popular adaptogens utilized in the growing field of alternative medicine, holy basil is a super power, and often deployed by Ayruvedic practitioners to combat the damage accrued by living with the everyday stresses of life.
What Does Buddha Teas Holy Basil Tea Taste Like?
If you imagine your Buddha Teas Holy Basil Tea is going to taste like a cup of pesto, you would be wrong. Far from the savory Italian yumminess of a pasta sauce, our Holy Basil Tea spreads across your mouth like a slightly sweet, somewhat spicy surprise. Hints of clove, and a windswept pirouette through earthiness, we find the taste grounding, yet elevating. A truly well-rounded tea experience, we think you’ll agree one sip of Buddha Teas Holy Basil Tea will elevate the moment, and leave you wanting more.
Why choose Buddha Teas?
What sets us apart from other tea companies? We start with a philosophy of living in harmony with nature, not using it for profit. Buddha Teas uses only fresh, pure organic or sustainably wild harvested ingredients and maintains their natural purity in every tea we sell. We have also created the "Teas for Trees" campaign, planting 5000 trees a year to offset the paper use in our tea bags. Each of our tea bags is bleach-free to eliminate the risk of chemicals, and our boxes are made from 100% recycled material. When you buy Buddha Teas, you'll enjoy the fresh, full flavor of a truly natural tea in every sip.
Learn About Our "Tea For Trees" Campaign
Our “Tea for Trees” campaign creates a sustainable model that restores one of our most precious resources while offsetting the paper used in our products. We’ve partnered with The National Forest Foundation’s Trees for Us, a program that annually plants millions of trees throughout our national forests.
By giving back whenever possible, Buddha Teas strives to honor the earth and its many blessings. Help us plant trees while enjoying an unadulterated tea that’s healthy for you, and our planet. Read more about it here.
