Hide

Welcome to Steepster, an online tea community.

Write a tea journal, see what others are drinking and get recommendations from people you trust. or Learn More

Holy Basil from Bija
82

This is my first review of an herbal tea since I reviewed Tension Tamer by Celestial Seasons when I first became a Steepsterite. I was in my local organic-health food store buying my usual wares including Tension Tamer when I noticed this Holy Basil nearby. I have read many reviews about this and I was curious to say the least. I doused the tea bag with boiling water and steeped it for 4 minutes. The flavor is so natural and inviting. I cannot comment yet on the effects of this brew because quite honestly I am also drinking the Star of Bulang that I reviewed earlier and I have some of the Verdant Autumn TKY floating around somewhere. One thing I can state now is that this brew has me very relaxed….

People who liked this

Ian
K S
Dinosara
SimplyJenW
LiberTEAS
Amy oh
Joshua Smith
Spoonvonstup
Angrboda

Comments

Kashyap
Kashyap 2012-04-18 09:53:21 -0400

if you decide you like tulsi “holy basil”, you should know there are 2 varietals that I’m aware of : green and purple. I generally like the purple best as it has more exotic undertones of clove, cinnamon, and the basil-like flavor is secondary. It has a tingling aftertaste and considering you pay attention to energetics…I will be curious to hear your take

SimplyJenW
SimplyJenW 2012-04-18 09:58:25 -0400

I prefer the purple, too!

Kashyap
Kashyap 2012-04-18 11:17:34 -0400

David…if you decide you like it and want a sample of the loose leaf let me know

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-04-21 01:11:40 -0400

Thank you. I will let you know. I have to drink this and nothing else. I need to feel the Holy Basil….

Login or sign up to leave a comment.

Profile

Bio

I am an avid surfer, gardener, golfer and freespirit. I have been a tea drinker forever. Tea has provided me with contentment. I love White, Oolong, Green, Black and Pu’er. I do not care for flavored tea and nor will I comment on it.

Location

Margate, New Jersey, USA

Website

http://facebook.com./charles....

Following These People

JacquelineM
JacquelineM

I love to cook, bake...

TeaVivre
TeaVivre

Hello, I am Angel Ch...

Anna Vu
Anna Vu

I live, laugh, drink...

Tabby
Tabby

Quiet, strange, and ...

Jim Marks
Jim Marks

I no longer use this...

kuanyin
kuanyin

I live in Kansas Cit...

Kashyap
Kashyap

Tea enthusiast and c...

Dax Pamela Dean
Dax Pamela Dean

Note: I'm open to of...

SimplyJenW
SimplyJenW

Tea enthusiast, tryi...

LiberTEAS
LiberTEAS

I am obsessed with t...

TeaEqualsBliss
TeaEqualsBliss

Near Vegan. Tea Lov...

Geoffrey Norman
Geoffrey Norman

I moonlight as a pro...

K S
K S

Having a passion for...

David Duckler
David Duckler

I fell in love with ...

Geoffrey
Geoffrey

Tea drinking, tango ...

Shinobi_cha
Shinobi_cha

Recommended: Tea: ...

Spoonvonstup
Spoonvonstup

I generally drink Ch...

Dinosara
Dinosara

I am tea obsessed, w...

See More