Basil Ginger Lime Tea is a refreshing and good for you drink made by steeping spices like coriander, cardamom along with fresh basil, ginger and lime juice. A different kind of tea, this is a refreshing drink that comes with health and healing benefits that can be served chilled or hot.

A large pitcher and a glass filled with basil ginger lime tea on a board with fresh limes and basil

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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 in a glass with ice, a pitcher full and basil

This basil ginger lime tea is almost as easy as dropping a teabag into a cup and adding hot water.

The element of these teas that I like the most is that they can be enjoyed year round. Ho in the cold months when you’re feeling under the weather and chilled for the warm summer days to refresh and take in added nutrients at the same time. This tea is also caffeine free so you can enjoy it right before bedtime.

A closer image of a glass of basil ginger lime tea garnished with ice and fresh basil

Basil Ginger Lime Tea – Health Benefits

Coriander – helps digestion, helps high cholesterol, anti inflammatory qualities.

Cardamom – helps digestion, detoxify, a mild diuretic, and unstudied claims of being an antidepressant

Black Pepper – improves digestion, provides respiratory relief for colds and allergies along with antioxidants

Fresh Ginger – helps digestion and nausea, improves appetite, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Honey – rich in antioxidants, can help lower blood pressure, can help lower cholesterol, can soothe a sore throat and cough, helps with allergies

Fresh Basil – anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, immune booster

Lime Juice – boosts immunity, can help kidney stone prevention, helps iron absorption

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Yield: 8

Basil Ginger Lime Tea

Name: Basil Ginger Lime Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
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

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.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

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:

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Amount Per Serving:Calories: 63 Sodium: 16mg Carbohydrates: 17g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 9g Protein: 1g

This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.

Comments

Danni Walker says
June 14, 2018 at 5:28 pm
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? 🙂
- Janette says
  June 14, 2018 at 5:29 pm
  Thanks Danni and I like how you think. Enjoy! 🙂
Janette Fuschi says
March 9, 2014 at 2:46 pm
This makes me so happy, thank you
Delmy says
March 9, 2014 at 11:13 am
I love ginger, glad to come across your site, will definitely prepare this one!
Ronda says
March 8, 2014 at 7:33 am
I made this for a farmers market stand for my friend and everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing
Healing Tomato says
March 5, 2014 at 12:11 am
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.
Janette Fuschi says
February 28, 2014 at 4:32 am
Yes it is, thanks Meggan 🙂 It’s so good, enjoy.
Meggan says
February 28, 2014 at 3:43 am
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!