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.
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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.
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.
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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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.
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:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 63 Sodium: 16mg Carbohydrates: 17g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 9g Protein: 1g
Danni Walker says
June 14, 2018 at 5:28 pmI’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 pmThanks Danni and I like how you think. Enjoy! 🙂
Janette Fuschi says
March 9, 2014 at 2:46 pmThis makes me so happy, thank you
Delmy says
March 9, 2014 at 11:13 amI love ginger, glad to come across your site, will definitely prepare this one!
Ronda says
March 8, 2014 at 7:33 amI 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 amA 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 amYes it is, thanks Meggan 🙂 It’s so good, enjoy.
Meggan says
February 28, 2014 at 3:43 amGorgeous 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!