This Fresh Basil Flower Tea is a great way to use up basil flowers and has a subtle minty, herby and refreshing flavor. (vegan, gluten-free)
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Fresh Basil Flower Tea
Hi Everyone, I have been loving making this Fresh Basil Flower Tea.
I always have basil flowers from my garden from my “basil forest” that has grown this Summer.
I always prune the flowers to make the leaves grow and one day I realized I can use the flowers too because they are edible.
They have more of a subtle flavor compared to the leaves, making them perfect for tea!
All you need is a few sprigs of fresh basil flowers from the garden and hot water.
If you are looking for more basil recipes, check out Tomato Basil Mozzarella Puff Pastry Tart which is very popular on the blog, I also have more basil and garden-inspired recipes coming soon.
I know you will love this Fresh Basil Flower Tea!
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Would you have this Fresh Basil Flower Tea hot or iced?
Please let me know in the comments below!
Fresh Basil Flower Tea
This Fresh Basil Flower Tea is a great way to use up basil flowers and has a subtle minty, herby and refreshing flavor. (vegan, gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 2-3 fresh basil flowers, washed
- 1 kettle boiling water
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil.
- Place washed fresh basil flowers in a teapot.
- When water is boiling, turn off the heat and pour the hot water over the fresh basil flowers in the teapot. Allow the tea to steep for a few minutes. If you let it steep too long it will get bitter. Enjoy! Add ice to make it iced tea.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
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