Fresh Herbal Tea Recipe

Recipe By Tarla Dalal

Homemade herbal tea recipe | fresh herbal tea | ginger tulsi tea for cold | how to make kadha at home | immune boosting tea | with step by step images. Indian herbal tea is a natural drink with umpteen health benefits. Together, it is a compendium of ideal ingredients to rejuvenate a tired body battered by fever, cold and cough. Learn how to make kadha at home. This fresh herbal tea packed and honey combed hot drink is just perfect to perk up your spirits when you are down with fever and cold. Tulsi, the queen of herbs, is best when chewed. However, you can also consume it by boiling it in water like done in this tea. The phytonutrients eugenol and cineole work their magic by acting as anti-inflammatory agents. Ginger tulsi tea for cold is quite soothing to the throat. While the benefits of tulsi and ginger in relieving congestion and soothing the respiratory system are well known, few know that vitamin c rich mint also helps in relieving cold and cough. To make homemade herbal tea, combine the tulsi leaves mint and ginger in a mixer and blend to a coarse paste using very little water. Transfer the paste into a non-stick saucepan, add 1 cups of water, mix well and boil for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Strain the mixture using a strainer, add the honey and mix well. Serve immediately. Moreover, gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger used in immune boosting tea which is responsible for much of its medicinal properties. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This healthy indian hot drink is one of the best home remedies to build your immunity against various diseases. You can sip on this kadha made at home 2 to 3 times a day. We have added honey to it as honey also has anti-microbial benefits which helps to ward off bacteria. If you wish you can adjust the quantity of the honey as per your choice. Tips for homemade herbal tea. 1. Blend the ingredients to a coarse paste only so they can boil well in water and release their beneficial compounds. 2. Serve the kadha hot or warm, but not cold. Enjoy homemade herbal tea recipe | fresh herbal tea | ginger tulsi tea for cold | how to make kadha at home | immune boosting tea | with step by step photos and video below.

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Ingredients For Fresh Herbal Tea Recipe

Nutrition
value
66
calories per serving
1 g Fat3 g Protein11 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • 1 g Fat
  • 3 g Protein
  • 11 g Carbs
  • < 1 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    11 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Fiber
    1 g

Fats

  • Fat
    1 g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    225 mg
  • Iron
    10 mg
  • Vitamin A
    105 mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B2
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B3
    5 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B9
    31 mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0 mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7 mg
  • Vitamin E
    0 mg
  • Copper
    0 mcg
  • Magnesium
    48 mg
  • Manganese
    1 mg
  • Phosphorus
    124 mg
  • Selenium
    5 mcg
  • Zinc
    1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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