What are the benefits of basil and can you make a tea from it with mint as well?

Oh, I love basil. I put basil in the chicken noodle soup, or stews.

You can make basil tea:



Ingredients:





1/2 cup Basil Leaves

21/4th cup Water

2 tsp Tea Leaves or 2 Tea Bags

To taste Sugar

As needed Milk







How to make basil tea:

In a small tea pan bring water and basil leaves to boil.

Lower the heat and allow to brew for 3-4 minutes.

Now add the tea leaves or tea bags and sugar as per taste.

Bring to boil.

Turn off the heat and strain it into cups and add milk as per your taste.