Tulsi is my favorite tea!!! Your video did this amazing tea justice! You are an incredible videographer & it was so informative & beautiful! I loved that you gave it a bath, shook it out & let it dry naturally. I’m a fan & will be watching all of your videos❣️🌿🫖
But also... I snipped the flower tops off; how should I use them? Only a few flowers left but the seed buds are still green. Not sureif saving seeds would work as I don't think it's open pollinated. Ideas? Can I dry and use it in the same tea?
@@jennleiker1823 I usually use the flower tops fresh in teas or infused waters but you can dry them if you want! To save the seeds, you would have to allow some of the flowers spikes to fully complete their cycle and turn brown. Once they're dried out and brown, you can rub them and you'll see the tiny black seeds come out.
Thanks I will try it iced:) you helped confirm my belief that it’s best to harvest before it flowers. I know the bees like the flowers but they’ll have to wait;)
Cool video! I like doing things the more natural/old fashioned way. I don’t want to use a dehydrator, oven or microwave. I’ll do it this way! First time growing tulsi this year. Been drinking the tea for many years though. It’s incredible. In Ayurvedic medicine they call it the QUEEN OF ALL HERBS! That’s not for nothing! Thanks!
Thank you! Such a wonderful video! I'm in a cooler climate which can be quite damp at times (other times drought!) so I'm always concerned that my leaves may not be dry enough. There isn't space to bring my plants inside. Your explanation is perfect for drying these leaves...I so look forward to this tea as the leaves I purchased weren't the same :) ...and also the colours and textures in your video are beautiful.
Thank you so much! It looks like the little shop I got the brewing vessel from no longer sells them. If you search "glass teapot wooden handle" you should be able to find one that is comparable!
I like to try to do it before it flowers because all of the energy of the plant is being put into leaf production which will yield a slightly stronger flavor. I've also done it just as the plant begins to flower which still yields great tasting tea!
Tulsi is my favorite tea!!! Your video did this amazing tea justice! You are an incredible videographer & it was so informative & beautiful! I loved that you gave it a bath, shook it out & let it dry naturally. I’m a fan & will be watching all of your videos❣️🌿🫖
aww thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
BE-autiful video. So well done. Thank you!
Thank you! So very glad you enjoyed it :)
So restful, thank you! Just taking in my first tulsi harvest and will enjoy it as you do!
But also... I snipped the flower tops off; how should I use them? Only a few flowers left but the seed buds are still green. Not sureif saving seeds would work as I don't think it's open pollinated. Ideas? Can I dry and use it in the same tea?
@@jennleiker1823 I usually use the flower tops fresh in teas or infused waters but you can dry them if you want! To save the seeds, you would have to allow some of the flowers spikes to fully complete their cycle and turn brown. Once they're dried out and brown, you can rub them and you'll see the tiny black seeds come out.
Thanks I will try it iced:) you helped confirm my belief that it’s best to harvest before it flowers. I know the bees like the flowers but they’ll have to wait;)
Cool video! I like doing things the more natural/old fashioned way. I don’t want to use a dehydrator, oven or microwave. I’ll do it this way! First time growing tulsi this year. Been drinking the tea for many years though. It’s incredible. In Ayurvedic medicine they call it the QUEEN OF ALL HERBS! That’s not for nothing! Thanks!
I prefer the old-fashioned way, too!
Glad you’re video made it to the internet 😊. I’m a big fan of peppermint tea, but my nightly blend is turmeric/ashwaganda/chamomile
I love mint tea as well! That turmeric and chamomile blend sounds lovely.
@@sweetmiscellany it's the perfect sleepy time blend!
Thank you! Such a wonderful video! I'm in a cooler climate which can be quite damp at times (other times drought!) so I'm always concerned that my leaves may not be dry enough. There isn't space to bring my plants inside. Your explanation is perfect for drying these leaves...I so look forward to this tea as the leaves I purchased weren't the same :) ...and also the colours and textures in your video are beautiful.
@@trish3580 I’m so glad you found it helpful! And I agree, store-bought tulsi never tastes the same :)
Thanks what about hot tea? Does it need sugar?
You can enjoy it hot as well! I typically don't sweeten mine because I really love the flavor but you could totally add some if you like!
Nice video😊 Where did you get the teapot?
Thank you so much! It looks like the little shop I got the brewing vessel from no longer sells them. If you search "glass teapot wooden handle" you should be able to find one that is comparable!
So do u do this before it flowers
I like to try to do it before it flowers because all of the energy of the plant is being put into leaf production which will yield a slightly stronger flavor. I've also done it just as the plant begins to flower which still yields great tasting tea!
@@sweetmiscellany thank you 😊