Looking for a refreshing, healthy way to use your garden basil this summer? Cold brew basil tea is simple to make, hydrating, cooling to the body, and brings out the aromatic, lighter herbal notes of basil that hot brewing can sometimes overpower.
Why Cold Brew?
Cold brewing preserves antioxidants and trace minerals in basil, creating a crisp, delicate tea that feels cooling on hot summer days spent gardening. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make.
Here’s How to Make Cold Brew Basil Tea:
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Start with Filtered Water
Use a quart-sized glass jar filled with filtered water to keep your tea pure and fresh. -
Choose Your Basil
Wash and lightly crush about 1 cup of basil leaves. Sweet Basil, Holy Basil (Tulsi), or Genovese Basil are perfect choices to start with. -
Experiment with Flavors
Add extras like fresh mint, lemon balm, berries, or even a bag of your favorite green tea to create your own signature blend. -
Cold Brew in the Fridge
Place your jar in the refrigerator and let it brew for 8 to 24 hours, depending on how strong you like it. -
Strain and Enjoy
Strain out the leaves, compost them, or feed them to your chickens. Your basil tea will keep in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. -
Serve and Sip
Enjoy your basil tea plain, over ice, or sweetened with your favorite honey or syrup. Adjust the number of leaves or brewing time to find your perfect flavor balance over time.
Why Basil Tea?
Basil is not only delicious, but it also carries natural anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic benefits, making it a perfect herbal tea choice for summer hydration and wellness.
Find Fresh Basil and Expert Advice at The Arbor Gate
Looking for the healthiest basil plants to grow your own tea garden? Visit The Arbor Gate in Tomball, TX for the freshest herb selections, expert gardening guidance, and inspiration to make your garden (and your life) more flavorful.
Location: 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77377
Add this new summer ritual to your gardening lifestyle and keep cool, hydrated, and inspired all season long. See you at The Arbor Gate!
