Basil Ginger Lime Tea
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I have said time and time again about the natural healing and health benefits of spices and herbs. As you can tell, I like to make my own comforting teas to drink as in the recent recipe over the winter that I enjoyed for soothing therapeutic herbal tea. This tea is no different when it comes to the ingredients because each one serves a purpose.
Basil Ginger Lime Tea – Health Benefits
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Basil Ginger Lime Tea
Spices like coriander and cardamom, are steeped with fresh basil, ginger and lime. A different kind of tea, this is a refreshing drink that comes with health and healing benefits.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 3 1/2 tablespoons ground cardamom
- 2 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 8 cups water
- 16 basil leaves
- 6 limes, juiced
Instructions
- To a large piece of cheese cloth, add the coriander, cardamom, black peppercorns and ginger. Wrap and tie tightly with string.
- To a medium saucepan add the water and bring to a boil, turn down to low simmer. Add the honey and stir until it is melted. Add the spices. Crush the basil with your hands to release its flavor and add to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the spice bag and basil and pour into a pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled.
- After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Allow the tea to steep in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate to chill.
- Serve with sliced lime over ice.
Notes
This recipe yields 8 cups
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Amount Per Serving Calories 63Sodium 16mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 2gSugar 9gProtein 1g
10 Comments on “Basil Ginger Lime Tea”
I didn’t have ALL of the ingredients and used 4tbs of lemon juice along with 2-4 tbs of ginger ale I had made. I also didn’t have the first two ingredients listed in the order they are above. I’m trying to avoid going out as much as possible to stores. So, I made do with what I had. Over all, with just the partial semi-same recipe, it came out great! It makes me like basil tea even more than just the basic leaf in water now.
I’m happy you used my recipe as a building block to make your own drink. Thank you for the feedback.
I’m always looking for a new summer drink and I’m going to be making this for the weekend and maybe add a little bourbon? 🙂
Thanks Danni and I like how you think. Enjoy! 🙂
This makes me so happy, thank you
I love ginger, glad to come across your site, will definitely prepare this one!
I made this for a farmers market stand for my friend and everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing
A recipe with Ginger. Perfect! This tea is going to be very useful on dreary days that are staples of March and April in FL. Thank you for the idea.
Yes it is, thanks Meggan 🙂 It’s so good, enjoy.
Gorgeous photos! Ginger tea for a ginger girl. 🙂 I’m actually really into herbal teas right now, and this one looks like a nice break from my usual jasmine. Thank you for sharing this recipe!