tulsi
7.6
A tea from holy basil leaves that people drink for health
- noun
- /ˈtʌlsi/
- Indian
:
té de tulsi
- I enjoy drinking tulsi tea in the morning for its calming effects.
Examples
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The second one I got is the Tulsi Dosha Chai Focus.
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After a long day, I like to relax with a cup of tulsi tea, which is known for its soothing properties.
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You can brew tulsi tea using fresh leaves from the holy basil plant to enhance its flavor.
Synonyms
herbal tea
vstulsi
17
1.3
A hot drink made from herbs or other plants, not tea leaves
is a specific infusion from one medicinal herb used for healing
chai
vstulsi
11
3.7
A hot spiced milk tea from South Asia often sweetened with sugar
is brewed from a single medicinal herb rather than from tea leaves and milk
dill tea
vstulsi
4.2
A hot drink made by putting dill leaves or seeds in water
focuses on one specific medicinal herb rather than flavor or general herbs
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tulsi for the herbal tea is named after the sacred plant tulasi, whose name in Sanskrit means 'the incomparable'. So, a cup of tulsi is tea made from the leaves of that special plant and is valued for its healing and calming effects.