🌿 Meet Tulsi, the Adaptogen of Calm Energy Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, also written Ocimum sanctum), known across India as Holy Basil, has been brewed for thousands of years and is one of the most revered herbs in Ayurveda. This cut and sifted loose-leaf tea steeps into a warm, spicy-sweet cup: clove up front, a cinnamon-roll roundness through the middle, and a soft licorice finish. For a step-by-step pour, see our guide on how to brew Tulsi tea. As a classic adaptogen, Holy Basil has a long traditional reputation for helping the body meet the ordinary pressures of a day with steadiness rather than a jolt. Herbalists have reached for it for generations as a daily, grounding tonic. If adaptogens are new to you, our overview of adaptogenic herbs walks through how this family of plants has traditionally been used. Our Tulsi is grown in the USA, harvested as whole leaf and fresh-dried, then cut and sifted for an even, easy-measuring brew. Every lot of our tulsi is tested by an independent third-party laboratory before release, screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter. We publish the signed Certificate of Analysis for each lot we test on our lab testing page. Backed by our 100% money-back guarantee. You can read more on our Holy Basil reference page. 🌱 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm. Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same third-party, per-lot testing standard. 🍃 Why Tea Drinkers Reach for Our Tulsi 🍵 Whole-Leaf, Cut & Sifted Minimal processing keeps the volatile oils and aromatics intact, so each steep stays fragrant and full. 🌙 Easy at Any Hour Tulsi carries no caffeine of its own, so it suits a morning lift, an afternoon reset, or an evening wind-down. 🔬 Third-party COA, per lot Every lot is third-party tested before release, so the quality in your cup is something you can look up. 🫖 How to Brew Add 1 heaping teaspoon (about 2 g) to 8 oz (240 mL) of water heated to 200°F (93°C). Steep 5 to 7 minutes. Strain, then sip plain or add a little lemon or honey to taste. Enjoy 1 to 3 cups daily, as a gentle morning lift or an afternoon reset. 🧪 Third-party tested, per lot Every lot is screened by an independent laboratory for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter before it is released. Grown without pesticides. No pesticides were used to grow this herb, and it contains no additives, preservatives, solvents or excipients. See our published lab results → If your lot isn't listed yet, email the lot number on your bag to [email protected] and we will send you the signed report. Product Specifications Botanical Name Ocimum tenuiflorum (syn. Ocimum sanctum) Common Name Holy Basil, Tulsi Format Cut & Sifted, loose leaf Available Weights 2 oz, 1/2 lb, 1 lb Tasting Notes Clove, Cinnamon Roll, Licorice Grade Premium Testing Status Third-party COA, per lot Country of Origin United States Safety & Good-to-Know Tulsi is widely enjoyed as a daily tea and is well tolerated by most people. A few considerations: It may lower blood sugar, so monitor levels if you manage blood sugar or take related medication. It may have mild blood-thinning activity. Speak with your practitioner if you take anticoagulants or have surgery scheduled. Traditional and animal-study sources note cautions around fertility, so those trying to conceive may wish to consult a practitioner. If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare provider before use. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions Is this Tulsi tea caffeine-free? Yes. Holy Basil carries no caffeine of its own, so it pours just as easily at first light as it does at the end of the day. Many of our customers keep a jar at the desk for an afternoon reset. What does Tulsi tea taste like? Expect a warm, spicy-sweet cup: clove up front, a cinnamon-roll roundness through the middle, and a soft licorice finish. The whole-leaf cut and sifted format keeps the volatile oils intact, so that aroma carries into every steep. Can I blend Tulsi with other teas? Beautifully. Tulsi layers with a grassy green like our Ryokucha Sencha for a gentle daytime lift, or with caffeine-free herbs for a calm evening cup. Its clove and licorice notes make it a natural partner for warming, spice-forward blends. How do I know this Tulsi is clean and high quality? Every lot is grown in the USA and tested by an independent third-party laboratory before release, screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter. We publish the signed Certificate of Analysis for each lot we test on our lab testing page, and if your lot isn't listed yet, email us the lot number on your bag and we will send you the signed report. Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.
