Holy Basil Green Leaf - Organic

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Brand:Upton Tea Imports
Style:Tulsi / Holy Basil
Caffeine:Caffeine Free
Region:India
Loose/teabag:Loose
Product page:Holy Basil Green Leaf - BH06

This tea's info last updated: Apr. 9, 2018

Commercial Description

Our green whole-leaf grade of Holy Basil has a mix of bold leaf and stem, consistent with traditional preparations of this remarkable herb. The pleasant infusion has a mild minty taste, with hints of clove and spice.

Brewing Instructions: (from Upton Tea Imports)

2¼ g/cup, 212°F, 8 min.

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Reviewer pic70 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
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Very different from the purple-leaf variety, which I like better.

This has a very strong metallic character in the taste, and the aroma suggests a metallic character too. The aroma is more similar to the purple variety, perhaps less of a cinnamon character and more clove.

I've also tried the green-leafed Tulsi from Mountain Rose Herbs. Theirs is more bitter, but has less of the metallic character.

I find this tea makes me thirsty when I drink it. I don't like the way I feel after drinking it as much as the purple variety from Upton.

I recommend using less leaf--only about one teaspoon is good--otherwise this tea is too strong.
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