Harvesting and Drying Tulsi Basil For a Year's Worth of Tea

Tulsi basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of my FAVORITE herbs to grow during the warmer months! It has the most unique smell that is equal parts fruity, spicy, and minty. And, it makes the most delicious herbal tea!

Join me in my garden as I harvest, wash, and prep Tulsi basil for drying. Just a few harvests will yield enough dried Tulsi for a year's supply of tea!

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[debbieretzlaff]

Tulsi is my favorite tea!!! Your video did this amazing tea justice! You are an incredible videographer & it was so informative & beautiful! I loved that you gave it a bath, shook it out & let it dry naturally. I’m a fan & will be watching all of your videos❣️🌿🫖

[youngmauro]

Cool video! I like doing things the more natural/old fashioned way. I don’t want to use a dehydrator, oven or microwave. I’ll do it this way! First time growing tulsi this year. Been drinking the tea for many years though. It’s incredible. In Ayurvedic medicine they call it the QUEEN OF ALL HERBS! That’s not for nothing! Thanks!

[LeslieZucker-kb]

BE-autiful video. So well done. Thank you!

[jennleiker]

So restful, thank you! Just taking in my first tulsi harvest and will enjoy it as you do!

[sarahmoberg]

Thanks I will try it iced:) you helped confirm my belief that it’s best to harvest before it flowers. I know the bees like the flowers but they’ll have to wait;)

[livingwells]

Glad you’re video made it to the internet 😊. I’m a big fan of peppermint tea, but my nightly blend is turmeric/ashwaganda/chamomile

[trish]

Thank you! Such a wonderful video! I'm in a cooler climate which can be quite damp at times (other times drought!) so I'm always concerned that my leaves may not be dry enough. There isn't space to bring my plants inside. Your explanation is perfect for drying these leaves...I so look forward to this tea as the leaves I purchased weren't the same :) ...and also the colours and textures in your video are beautiful.

[tjbradley]

Thanks what about hot tea? Does it need sugar?

[susannahdi]

Nice video😊 Where did you get the teapot?