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Evening cup of tulsi and chamomile tea
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Holy Basil Night

Tulsi, lavender, and chamomile after dark.

The same holy basil that clears a morning becomes a night tea when you fold in chamomile and a pinch of lavender. Spice settles; flowers take over.

Steep
8 min
Water
93°C / 200°F
Caffeine
None

Taste · Clove, floral, honeyed

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Ingredients

1 cup

  • Organic tulsi1 tsp
  • Organic chamomile1 tsp
  • Organic lavender buds¼ tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Steep covered 7–8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Strain well. Honey if you like a dessert finish.

  3. 3

    Drink in low light.

Why this cup

  • A softer landing than valerian
  • Still caffeine-free
  • Good when you want sleep without a heavy root

Go gently

  • Same tulsi cautions as the morning cup if you are pregnant.
  • Skip lavender if florals give you a headache.

Steep timer

8:00

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