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

A glass of basil ginger lime tea with ice cubes and basil leaves

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.  So basically, this tea is no different when it comes to the ingredients because each one serves a purpose.

A glass pitcher filled with a herbal tea with lime slices

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

What I love most about these teas is that you can enjoy them year-round. E.g., during the colder months, sip them when you feel under the weather or chilled. In contrast, on warm summer days, reach for them to refresh and boost nutrients at the same time. Finally, since this tea is caffeine-free, you can even enjoy it right before bedtime.

How to make Basil Ginger Lime Tea

Spices in a cloth
Add the spices to cheesecloth
Wrapping spices with string in cloth
Tie tightly with string
A bag of spices and basil simmering in water
Add to a pan of simmering water with 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. They 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

A pitcher and a glass of herbal tea with fresh limes and basil
A short glass of basil ginger lime tea
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Basil Ginger Lime Tea

Janette
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
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
  • 3 ½ tablespoons ground cardamom
  • 2 ½ teaspoons whole black peppercorns
  • ¼ cup (28 grams) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup (85 grams) honey
  • 8 cups (1.9 liters) 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. 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.
  • Remove the spice bag and serve with sliced lime over ice.

Notes

This recipe yields 8 cups
 
Serving: 1, Calories: 32kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 2mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g
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