All User Reviews
reviewed December 14, 2008 at 5:40 pm I am a big tea drinker and always like to try organic varieties. This is a bit pricey but I used a very generous coupon and got two varieties to try: the plain tulsi flavor and the lemon ginger one. They are both very warming and aromatic. Tulsi in itself has a mild warming effect and a very discreet aroma. I actually like that it is not so strong tasting. The ginger one is more spicy and the combined effect of tulsi and ginger makes it great for winter. I like that neither is sweet tasting and has no added spices for taste. I like simple tastes and this tea hits the spot. I also tried a bag of the rose flavor, which is not really my thing, but tasted much better than I expected. Bottom line, I would definitely recommend it and will be buying again.
reviewed July 3, 2009 at 12:07 pm
reviewed June 8, 2009 at 1:35 pm I have the "Original" flavor - a good basic tea.
reviewed February 18, 2009 at 7:16 am I tried the Lemon Ginger variety. I'm not a huge tea drinker and was not expecting what this tasted like. It has a nice spicy flavor. To me this was something new in a tea. It made my tongue tingle and also made me want another drink.
It wasn't so spicy that my 9y/o daughter couldn't drink it. She just kept coming back saying "weird. Just one more drink." So I think that is a positive review from her.
This drink will warm you up in more than one way.
reviewed December 22, 2008 at 10:31 am I'm relatively new to Organic India Tulsi Tea, but so far, I'm very pleased. I've had the peppermint and the sweet lemon varieties. Both are flavorful but not too potent. They're really soothing when made hot (I have yet to try them cold). I can't really speak to the health benefits of Tulsi, but I definitely like the idea that it's packed with antioxidents and good for stress relief. I would certainly get this tea again.
When I saw the name of this Tea I was expecting a fruity punch to it, but to me it tastes closer to a standard green tea w/ only a hint of Pomegranate. It brews nicely and makes a great iced tea. I was just disappointed in the lack of fruitiness.
I prefer to grow my own Tulsi Basil and hang it to dry mainly because I will make it a good deal stronger that way, since the cost is essentially nothing.
But growing this basil organically can mean it may be heavily attacked by insects. Insects seem to be attracted to basil of all kinds, but particularly holy basil. It does take a good deal of effort to keep the plants free of bugs, and that means covering them with a fine mesh which also reduces the amount of light that gets in.
This year a number of our plants were eaten off close to the ground, so we have a short supply.
Great aromatic qualities, deep flavor, and soothing affect. However, it is a bit pricey and may not be worth the extra money.
I love that it meets all the eco standards - win-win for sustainability and eco-consumerism. There are many yummy flavors and are all good! I like drinking a cup of tea that leads to makeing our world a better place.
Loved it!