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Basil, which is considered to be a holy and highly medicinal plant in India, can enhance the taste of tea. To make basil tea you will need:

• 1 cup of water 
• A few basil leaves (Tulsi) 
• 1 tsp of tea 
• Sugar to taste 
• Milk (optional)

Heat the water and the basil leaves in a saucepan. Boil it and simmer for a few minutes. Add the tea powder and boil for a few seconds. Turn off the heat and strain it. Add sugar and milk as required.

The trick to making a well-made cup of green tea is using water at the right temperature. Using boiling water can affect the flavour and make it taste bitter. Here is how you can make a cup of ginger green tea:

Take a cup of water and heat it. Turn off the heat before it reaches the boiling point. Add a tsp. of green tea and let it seep for one to two minutes. Add sugar as required.

Researchers however point out that using boiled water for the preparation releases more antioxidants and has therefore more health benefits.

You will need:

• 1 cup of water 
• 1 tsp of tea 
• 1 tsp of Lemon juice 
• 2 tsp of Honey

Method
Boil the water and add the tea powder. After sufficient infusion time, filter it and add the lemon juice and honey. Honey n’ lemon tea, a perfect health drink, is ready to serve.

You will need: 

• 1 cup of water 
• ¼ tsp of tea 
• 2 or 3 ice cubes 
• Sugar to taste

Method
Boil the water and add sugar as per your taste. Add the tea powder and let it infuse for a few minutes. Filter the infusion and after it has cooled down pour it into a serving glass containing the ice cubes. Your iced tea is ready.

This is one of the most favourite teas in India. It is simple to make and delicious to taste.

• Take 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. 
• Add 2 crushed cardamom, a small piece of cinnamon and crushed ginger and let it simmer for a while. 
• Add one or two teaspoons of black tea (according to the strength of tea required) and boil for a few seconds. If you are using tea leaves simmer for a few minutes. 
• Turn off the heat and filter the tea. 
• Add ½ a cup of boiled milk to the tea. 
• Sugar may be added as required.

Your Masala tea is ready to serve!