Drink
Tulsi ginger tea
A light decoction of holy basil, ginger and a small piece of jaggery if you want it.
15 min
0 of 4 steps done
2 servings
Heat: Mild
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy15 per serving
- Protein0g per serving
- Carbs3g per serving
- Fibre0g per serving
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