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Basil-Instilled Tea

Name: Basil-Instilled Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 2 tbsp loose black tea leaves; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; Honey to taste; Lemon slices for garnish

This tea, infused with basil, symbolizes the moments of peace and contemplation that punctuate the narrative, inviting readers to pause and reflect as the characters do amidst their tumultuous journey.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

8 cups water
2 tbsp loose black tea leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Honey to taste
Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1
Boil water and add tea leaves and basil.
2
Let steep for 5 minutes before straining.
3
Sweeten with honey and serve with lemon slices.
4
For a non-caffeinated version, substitute with herbal tea.

Basil-Instilled Tea

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