Step By Step Method

• Step 1

  Crush the ginger and cardamom in a mortar and pestle(okhli). Boil the water in a pan.

  Step 2

  Add the crushed ginger and cardamoms to it. Next introduce the lemon grass.

  Step 3

  Now add the mint and basil leaves.

  Step 4

  Let the herbal mixture boil to a good 7-8 minutes, till the water gets a beautiful yellowish hue.

  Step 5

  Now add the sugar and let it simmer further for a couple of minutes.

  Step 6

  Add the tea leaves and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  Step 7

  Next add the milk and further simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  Step 8

  Your herbal tea is ready now. Strain it into cups to savour the richness of the herbs.