Tulsi,Turmeric and Ginger Herbal Tea

Tulsi,Turmeric and Ginger Herbal Tea

This is a very delicious drink to try when you are having a common cold. The spices and herbs in this tea makes a delicious and very effective tea against the common cold.

Ingredients

* water

* Tulsi leaves ( handful or 2 tea bags of tulasi leaf tea)

* Freshly grated Ginger 2 to 3 tea spoonfuls ( 1 to 2 tsp dry ginger powder)

* Turmeric powder – Half to One tea spoon

* Honey to taste

Directions

* Boil 4 cups of water in a sauce pan on high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat.

* Add the tulsi, grated ginger and turmeric.

* Stir and cover with lid

* Let these herbs steep for 6-8 minutes.

* Strain into a mug.

* Add the honey to taste when the tea is bit cooled down .Never add homey to hot liquid

* Sip whilst it warm

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