Italian Basil Green Tea
Green Tea

Italian Basil Green Tea

An unexpected Mediterranean twist — fresh sweet basil leaves steeped with green tea create an herbaceous, aromatic brew that tastes like an Italian garden in a cup.

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Steep Time

2 min

Water Temp

175°F

Servings

1

Infusions

1

22mg caffeinebeginner • $0.40/serving

Flavor Profile

HerbaceousBasilFreshPeppery

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Ingredients

  • Green Tea1 tsp
  • Fresh Sweet Basil4-5 leaves
  • Lemonsqueeze (optional)

Preparation

1

Heat water to 175°F (80°C)

2

Add 1 tsp green tea and 4-5 fresh basil leaves

3

Steep for 2 minutes

4

Strain and garnish with a basil sprig

5

Optional: add a squeeze of lemon

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatoryStress reliefDigestive aid

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