Holy Basil Tea

My favourite beverage this season (also known as Tulsi)

Big flavour: distinctly clovey, lively and calming at the same time - this is a remarkedly effective alternative to coffee for me. It's not a substitute in that it isn't trying to replicate coffee - it is individual enough to be just what it is, but is capable of stopping any cravings for the bean in its tracks. I've been mostly drinking the powdered form which I must admit is quite hardcore as it looks like sluge. Then I stumbled across a leaf supplier, which makes an altogether more delightful brew.

Big on benefits too, being caffeine and tannin-free (plus rich in anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory compounds). Perfect for Winter. Try some!