How much caffeine is in Ayurvedic Tulsi Holy Basil Adaptogen Tea?

Ayurvedic Tulsi Holy Basil Adaptogen Tea is naturally caffeine-free, so each 8 oz cup (240ml) serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for Ayurvedic Tulsi Holy Basil Adaptogen Tea?

Target 98°C (208°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Ayurvedic Tulsi Holy Basil Adaptogen Tea be extracted?

Extract for 5-10 minutes covered using Covered Tea Mug, at a ratio of 3g per 240ml water, prepared at Cut Leaves. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Ayurvedic Tulsi Holy Basil Adaptogen Tea taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Ayurvedic Tulsi Holy Basil Adaptogen Tea?

May lower blood glucose; diabetics should monitor blood sugar levels. Avoid regular therapeutic consumption if trying to conceive, as traditional usage suggests mild anti-fertility effects. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · Uttar Pradesh, India

Ayurvedic Tulsi Holy Basil Adaptogen Tea

Name: How to Brew Ayurvedic Tulsi Holy Basil Adaptogen Tea
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 8 oz cup (240ml)
Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh, India
Ingredients: 3 g dried botanicals, whole or cut; 240 g filtered water at 98°C; Honey or lemon to finish, optional and added after tasting

तुलसी (Tulsi)

The Queen of Herbs: premier adaptogen containing eugenol to help the body adapt to physical and environmental stress.

An herbal infusion of Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) leaves, particularly Krishna and Rama cultivars. Rich in volatile eugenol, caryophyllene, and ursolic acid, it functions as a potent metabolic and psychological adaptogen.

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessModerate

acidityLow

bitternessLow

bodyModerate

aromaVery high

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

No distinct note recorded here — the aroma reads as pronounced rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

pronounced aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

No distinct note recorded here — the palate reads as moderate rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

moderate sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

moderate body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

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