H-IN-055
Tulsi Rose
तुलसी गुलाब
Herbal blend, from Uttar Pradesh, India.
Herbal tisanes
Tulsi Rose is strongest on aroma intensity, floral and smoothness. Typical tasting words: rose, clove, anise, honey. A modern classic adaptation pairing ancient sacred holy basil with sweet Indian damask rose petals. Commonly sipped as an evening relaxation tea that balances clove-like spice with sweet floral soothing tones.
Also known as Holy Basil Rose, Rose Tulsi and Tulasi Rose.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Plant
- Ocimum tenuiflorum leaves and Rosa damascena petals
- Harvest
- Spring to autumn
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then shade drying, then petal separation, then blending.
Caffeine
Tulsi Rose is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 90 to 95 °C | 5 min, 7 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 6 to 10 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- night
- relaxing
- evening
- bedtime
Pairs with pastry and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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