Fresh Basil Tea with Taylor (Seriously, this is AMAZING) | VLOG

[@meganmackenzie5993]

"What to do with the harvest" is a great addition to the "how to grow and get a harvest" content! 💚🌱🍽

[@a.chandler6993]

Jess, the companion planting benefits of basil are more than tradition! Basil has a root exudate called Rosmarinic acid (RA). RA suppresses phytopthora, a common cause of root and crown rots, in the soil of their intertwined root systems. Traditionally, basil is thought to improve both the color and the flavor of tomatoes. The more we learn about root exudates and the amazing communication between plants, microbes, and soil chemistry, the more we will know the science behind what generations of farmers before us knew from observation. RA also has human and livestock health benefits as an antioxidant. It is a benefit to chickens and is used in their feed when we add dried or fresh herbs to their rations or treats. RA is also found in oregano and rosemary, both known for anti-inflammatory qualities.

[@ShannasCountryCreek]

Love this info. Thank you ♥️

[@susan-almosta_farm8823]

Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@susanbaker8130]

Basil just feels and tastes right…a clue!

[@loriy7532]

Bravo.... Fabulous info .. Thank you.

[@tigerstrings]

A. Chandler, next year I will grow far more basil as I have in the past, and will also make teas. This is great information. !! Thank you.

[@christinenatvig2313]

I went to a conference once where they added rosemary to the water along with peppermint leaves. It was sooo good. I started using different herbs after that. I mixed peppermint, rosemary, and basil in room temperature water and let it steep. It was so good. No sweetners needed.

[@DanaBarbieri]

That sounds delicious. I'm going to give it a try.

[@mersadab]

Me too!

[@se5594]

Lemon and cucumber is great too

[@horsepoor4life904]

Taylor is amazing. It would be nice to have cooking with Taylor once a week

[@littleearth-steading3673]

I had accidentally made a basil syrup (water decoction and honey, and i was just doing a stove simmer for it to make my home smell good, but it turned into much more!) and I highly recommend that too! I used dark opal basil and it gave a hint of cinnamon with it! Basil is great!

[@TheSharna23]

Sounds tasty! How will you use the basil syrup?

[@littleearth-steading3673]

@@TheSharna23 I want to put it on pancakes, french toast or just as is! Maybe also as a marinade but not sure, I will have to try it!

[@prairielavender]

You have made a "simple syrup". You could add a small amount soda water/sparkling water for a delightful, refreshing drink.

[@littleearth-steading3673]

@@prairielavender I've done that before with burdock! But I wasn't even planning to make a syrup out of basil!

[@Alternativesmallholding]

I could listen to / learn from Taylor for days. She has such a calming and relaxing energy to her.

[@collywoowoo]

Taylor is so lovely. I’d love to see more recipes/ideas from her!

[@angeliquemcniff3076]

More with Taylor with a tripod steady cam.

[@littlecountrykitchen]

Idk what I'm doing wrong but my Basil dies before it goes to seed, maybe too hot? My AC isn't working great it was 85 degrees inside... How do we propagate cuttings for outside? Best if it reseeds 🌻 Need help all my grown or store bought herbs dies quick

[@HeatherNaturaly]

I think she has a channel. I know I have seen her before somewhere.

[@BettyBoopBarnes]

Taylor and Will need a channel too! Unless I missed it?

[@HeatherCooan]

Yum! I do this with mint, catnip (great sleepy time tea), sage, roselle (the leaves are lemony), rosehips, etc. I also make blends. I've thrown dandelion, nasturtium, and calendula flowers in them. I ice all my tea. Great use of herbs and edible flowers since there's always more than I can use.

[@grams_garden]

I bought some pineapple sage just because it smelled wonderful. I’ll have to try and make some tea with it!

[@HeatherCooan]

@@grams_garden Heads up, sage by itself can be really strong.

[@grams_garden]

@@HeatherCooan so should I use 1 cup instead of two? I don’t want to waste food.

[@nancyspruiell347]

@@grams_garden I would start off weaker..you can always go stronger..or if too strong, you can dilute it. Sage tea is delicious with honey and lemon..and very good for you. We drink it alot during cold season. Iced is great too though :)

[@HeatherCooan]

@@grams_garden Either that or just dilute it with more water or add other herbs, citrus, honey, spices to it. Orange peel, sage, and clove are a good combo.

[@tiffanyx8577]

I’ve been making basil and smashed blueberry tea for years and it’s so good!

[@cherylwilson716]

I would love that recipe!

[@leighdegenhardt485]

Me too! Would you be willing to share?

[@lauriegreenslade5147]

Me too!

[@patriciasweet9102]

Oh that really sounds good. Could you share pleae. We love teas

[@christineclark]

We grew stevia for the first time this year and never thought to use it to sweeten basil tea...I think we'll try steeping it all together! I've been using our lemon basil in ice water with either strawberries or blueberries and it's delicious!!

[@barbf5773]

OH MY GOSH!! I cut back a bunch of Thai Basil this morning and was not sure how to use it in cooking because of the anise flavor. I just made tea from it and it is AMAZING!!!! Thank you for sharing this idea with us!

[@irmibullinger1421]

Thank you! I have a lot of Thai basil and I wondered if it would work in tea

[@britneybarlow9388]

Look up a Thai Basil Chicken recipe, it's delicious!

[@irmibullinger1421]

@@britneybarlow9388 Will do! I made the tea yesterday and I love it!

[@asdfklo]

So glad to hear this! I have *so much* Thai basil so so so very much 🙃

[@rebeccagifford8088]

​@@irmibullinger1421basil is very good for tea lemon basil is the best that I have had so far

[@sydneyyurk03]

Ok…so it’s been a year since this video but I just made some Lime Basil tea with lemon juice. I steeped the leaves and the tea was green, I then poured it over my ice and lemon juice and it turned bubble gum pink! It is delicious and beautifully refreshing! Thanks Jess and Taylor!

[@melissamarie1986]

This basil is awesome as well and tastes like licorice! Stevia is also an awesome source of sweetness

[@MakingLemonadeFromLemons]

Lemon Basil tea is probably my favorite. I started steeping it for my boys and me last year so I am trying to grow a lot more. I am also dehydrating some to have over the winter

[@kathleenhill1754]

Excellent video!!! Thanks for sharing!🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@JustineMcGuire]

Oh man I have SO much blue spiced basil in my garden… now I know what I’m doing with it! I’m going to pick some now!! Btw I LOVE Taylor’s hair and the calmness about her. She’s very relaxing to listen to.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

She exudes peace!

[@JustineMcGuire]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm I just want you guys to know… this tea truly does change your life! Lol I’m drinking a cup now. Oh my goodness. Tastes like Christmas.

[@teresamariner4238]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm thank you, ladies, for continuing to expand our knowledge and skills on ways to use the plants we grow. Inspiring!!

[@joju24]

I have made basil shaved ice, it's delicious. Basically make a sugar syrup and steep the basil in it, freeze until slushy, scrape with a spoon and let freeze til slushy again, do it several times until you get that shaved ice quality. It's sweet and delicious, I had fun serving it because everyone recognized the flavor but couldn't place it.

[@septembercindy]

I’m going out and cutting my basil and making this tea! Thank you 🙏 Jesse and Taylor ❤️🪴🪴🪴🪴

[@lenicabailey1429]

I tried lemon basil and holy basil today and they are great. I can't wait to try it in a lemonade. Thanks for the great recipes.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

This Basil tea looks amazing! I am going to make some today! We have so much basil growing, this will be a good way some of it up. Also thanks for posting a link to the recipe, sometimes I forget to take notes as I am watching. 😀

[@pattyclarkson3]

I've been making basil tea for a year or two now. Love it! Thai basil tea...sooo delicious. I usually mix it with lemon balm, lavender and tiny bits of sage, oregano & thyme. Just depends on the day and what I feel like. 😊

[@naturegirl8944]

Thank you Taylor and Jess for showing us how to make basil teas. I always waste so much of it because I don’t k ow what to do with it. You can only dry so much. I make lemon balm teas and drink it warm.

[@margiebenson2067]

Thank you so good to know. God bless you

[@barbaramarion4363]

Wow I'm so happy.. I just made the Basil iced tea with my Genevaise basil. It is delicious. Thank you so much for giving me an idea to use up all my basil. I have a lot! Ah.....so refreshing 🤗😉🙃

[@takishasage-freebeautyzone]

Thanks Taylor!

[@wordvendor1]

I JUST LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!💜

[@victoriajankowski1197]

A couple years ago as I was gardening in buckets so space was a thing so I concentrated on herbs etc... Every morning I would go out and harvest what ever looked big enough, multiple types of basil, mints, nasturtium, thyme, rosemary, marigold, tulsi, rosela, pansy borage etc.. leaves and flowers alike and after a quick rinse, no extra proteins for me please I'd pop it in my hot carafe pore over hot water, it was beautify, the carafe was glass so you could see the flowers etc.. and by the time breakfast was served I had a herbal tea to enjoy for the rest of the day.

[@beckytalhelm6415]

Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing.

[@Inga4020]

I am going to try this with my large leaf culinary basil. I have so many freezer bags full of pesto ice cubes which are great, but I think this will be another great way to enjoy the bounty of basil. You have inspired me to try some different varieties that I wasn't sure how to use. If I can find the seeds I think I will still have time to try to grow.

[@aromaofhope]

Thanks for this info! A French press is good to use to make teas like this.

[@chloewhite6619]

Love the new addition to the team! Welcome Taylor, I am not a tea drinker but my daughters are. You however have convinced me! Hope to see more of both you and Will. Great job Jessica Sowards, as per the ‘usual’ amazing videos!

[@debdd7]

Awesome! Learned something new today! I’ve been making pesto with mine and it’s soooooo good.

[@mollierolin5389]

This is so exciting. I’m totally gonna make this

[@wenbb2009]

Taylor’s voice is so calming! Now to make basil tea! 🍵

[@vittoriawurl2755]

Oh man! I'm trying this thanks Taylor!

[@Cidtalk]

Thanks for this! Thank you Taylor! I will sneak in a few other leaves like some hyssop and maybe stevia that I have growing. They have very interesting flavors and some benefits as well. Yum!

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

I grew Lemon basil and it smells so good and I'm drying it to make some teas. Lemonbalm has always been my favorite excited to try the Basil teas 😁 Thanks Jess and Taylor 🌱🍋🌱🍊

[@Misshayjay1]

I was drawn to growing all sorts of basil varieties this year, and I didn't know what to do with most of the basils other than leave them for our pollinators, so thank you Taylor and Jess! This is so fun and helpful!

[@margaretlangford7500]

I'm the same. My cinnamon basil is growing so fast I can't keep up with it. I was looking at it thus morning and wondering what I was going to do with it. Now I know 😁

[@smhobbs29]

I bought a 30 pack of mystery seeds from migardener at the end of last year and got lime basil and licorice basil seeds. They smell wonderful and now I know I can make tea with it.

[@terryhall2299]

I ended up dehydrating my lemon basil and regular basil and crushed them up, separately, and put them in a little canning jar so I could spice up my sauces and meals.

[@rhondaworrell4722]

Making Blue Spice Basil tea today!!

[@tiffanyx8577]

I would love more content on herbs and medicinals ❤

[@leeannandrews932]

Love it guess I'll be looking for those types of basil for next year very interesting

[@kimberlierauton9094]

I made some and I put some Stevia fresh leaves in it and it turned out pretty good thanks for sharing y’all have a blessed day🦋❤️🌻

[@smhobbs29]

Do you grow stevia? I really want to try growing it because I’m looking for a natural calorie free sweetener. I’ve been using monk fruit but it’s expensive and I don’t care for the aftertaste.

[@andreas6878]

@@smhobbs29 I grow Stevia. I have 2 plants and they're perennial in my growing zone 8b. And, WOW, it is intense. And it has an aftertaste too.

[@enosyodermattieyoder4298]

I'm excited to see that you can do more with basil then making pesto and other yummy dishes!!! I always cover the jar with a lid to keep the natural oils from escaping into the air,, when I am making a tea

[@WillowBrookHomestead]

This is great! I’m about to start some more basil. I definitely want to try the blue spice basil

[@andreaa.5726]

Taylor’s voice is so calming. Love her! I’ve only ever infused my everyday cold water with tulsi which is 🤌🏼🥰🤌🏼🥰🤌🏼 I’m going to make some tea next!

[@wandagordon6453]

I just finished my morning walk and that looks very refreshing! Hope y’all have a wonderful day. Take care and God bless. 😀❤️

[@allisonhartley6712]

Hey Taylor! Y’all her bug spray is seriously good. She is at the Newberry Farmers Market on Saturday if you are local. Just bought the cleaner this weekend. Can’t wait to try the tea!

[@deanacanfield200]

I need a good bug spray =) does she share her recipe?....if so, how or where can I follow her and find it please?

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

@@deanacanfield200 yes plz the mosquitos eat me alive and I'm very allergic. Makes Gardening miserable

[@deanacanfield200]

@@mountaincreekhomestead ohhhh me too. I think I'm the headliner on the Mosquito buffet.

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

@@deanacanfield200 it's awful I have to stay covered up head to toe. Also found two ticks on my early in the morning watering my garden. Be aware, be safe

[@caffeinatedengineer7993]

Have you tried making blends?

[@growingstrongrootsSummerWest]

You just made my whole DAY. I have 7 kinds of basil growing this year. First year for holy basil, cinnamon and lemon basil and I have used the lemon a couple times when cooking so far but I really wasn’t sure what I was going to do with the others. You got me on HUFFIN BASIL years ago 😂 so I have mainly grown it for the pure AROMATIC PLEASURE but this is a WHOLE NEW LEVEL. THANK YOU MAAM BOTH OF YOU AND I DO HOPE YOUR DAY IS SUPER BLESSED🙏🙏🙏 KEEP SHINING LIGHTS 💡💡💡💚🦋

[@patchurch1677]

Try a blueberry crisp with cinnamon basil in the berries and a bit in the crisp part, julienned. I think I used 6 or 8 good sized leaves in all. Good luck from western Massachusetts USA.

[@claragoforth3645]

I have basil simple syrup in my fridge right now and it is so good - mainly been using it on fruit, in matcha lattes, and in lemonade!

[@angelinapaxton9069]

I absolutely love videos like this. Really just goes to show you what a garden really provides. Teas, medicines, food, household necessities. Love it

[@alysiahayes2709]

I appreciate the info on the basil. I am new to gardening and trying to figure out many things. Including what "going to seed" means and how to prevent it. Lol Much to learn. Thanks for giving us close ups in the garden as you work. 💛 Fun video. Love her curls!

[@saralynn353]

If you haven’t found out yet....many plants send a shoot out the top and then flowers and seeds. Lots of plants you can use the flowers. And then the seeds are ready to harvest when they are drier. Then I put them on a paper towel and let them air dry indoors for a few days when I’m sure they’re completely dry I package them for the next year. This is my first year to do it so hopefully someone else will correct me if I’m wrong. So far it’s working fantastic with marigolds and peppers! It’s like pure magic when they come up💗

[@mrsbrewer2008]

So far I think I've been growing basils just for the smells. But now I'm off to try this, looking forward to finding the variety in flavors!

[@donnachildress2231]

Where did you get the large funnel please?

[@LastMinuteLaura]

Did anyone else pause the video midway to go out into the garden and harvest some basil and start a brew?🙋cause I did....

[@LosingDrea]

For one who was as camera shy as she was on the 1st video you did with her...she is amazing! Can't wait to see more videos with/from her. I thinks she needs a channel of her own perhaps soon! I happen to have Cinnamon Basil growing in my window sill in the kitchen. I need to transplant it outside so I can hopefully grow more of it and try some of that tea. I do love tea and sweet tea of course but I use Stevia which is also grown as a plant so I wonder if having a tea garden like a pizza garden would be an awesome addition to anyone's kitchen or "other" garden(s). I think I am going to create that for myself here in Middle GA! I moved finally Jess and its not he homestead I dreamed of because I can't have farm animals here but were not homeless. I too am in Zone 8A. Makes things a bit easier now with all things you plant now on your farm are pretty much things I can plant and do so when you do so. I am still learning, and your the best teacher I have had! I have quite a few chairs around my property here now which is all garden but this place needs edible things growing, the trees and flowers are pretty but I love to eat what I grow! Love ya, be blessed.

[@patchurch1677]

You can try making a blueberry crisp with your cinnamon basil plant. I use less sugar than most recipes. And chop the basil a bit in the berries, and julienne some in the crispy top. Give it a try! (I didn't find a plant this year though. ) :-)

[@LosingDrea]

@@patchurch1677 Umm thank you for blessings me with this tip and I also don't like to use lots of sugar. I can see making a blueberry iced tear or lemonade with some in it now as well...the possibilities are endless now that I know how to best use my cinnamon basil!

[@patchurch1677]

@@LosingDrea Yes, those teas look Great! :-)

[@pattikm66]

After this video, my life was truly changed 😁 I went right out and made me some basil tea straight away! It's totally delicious and of course I had to use my beautiful tea cup, who doesn't love a tea party right?😋☕️ Thank you so much! Bon appetite 🌿

[@flowerpixel]

Yes!!! More tea videos please. I drink tea 24/7. I use stevia

[@trecibuchanan5795]

This is amazing, thank you! Two questions: would you recommend Stevia leaves as substitute for honey? And can you use dried basil for teas as well?

[@carollewinson1555]

This was an eye opening video! I have a small garden starting four plants of each variety of plant. I keep two and give the others away. So I only grew Italian basil. But since I started watching your channel, I’m seeing how beneficial it is to grow different varieties within my crops. Notes for next season (I’m in 5b) so I don’t have the time this year. I’m not sure if Italian basil would make a good tea but I’m going to try it! Thank you expanding my views on how to use crops.

[@bailywillis120]

was it any good?

[@Gaddmans.Garden]

Jess, this is so funny! Just this week I started making basil teas. Your timing of the video can only be a God Send!! I planted for the first time this spring, lemon, cinnamon, holy, summertime, And others. Mainly to use as night shade companion and pollinators attractant! But I did a cup of steeped lemon and cinnamon MIXED! Warm before bed time…And whoa…I added no sugar and it was awesome…. SO…I asked my dear wife…hmmm? I wonder how it may taste chilled the next morning as I had some left over From the previous evening! It was amazing…still not adding honey, but trying to minimize sugars and adjust my palate! Well, it’s game on now!!! Likewise, we used the flowers stems, and seed pods. Basils now have an additional purpose, SUMMER TEA! Amazingly my wife was apprehensive at first but now loves it as well. Your volume (gal) process, answered all my future needs on the how too!! Good work! Gods perfect timing! AMEN!!!

[@LivingForJesusMennoniteMom]

Can you also can this as tea concentrate?

[@angelad.8944]

Well! This is exciting. Thank you Taylor. I love sowing basil a few times over the season to make sure I have an abundance. The moment there is a space, a few seeds get popped in and watered. I have the kettle on right now and I am heading out to the garden. 😃

[@Stoiccappy]

You do realize that Baker Creek is probably blowing up with seed orders for basil...mine at least.

[@maltipoosoffgrid6868]

You could dry the leaves and make it like regular tea

[@dannieflowers8199]

This is absolutely perfect timing 👌 this year I planted several different types of basil on my back porch. Actually this year I've planted a ton of different herbs because I want to try making teas, so im very excited 😊 thank you ladies

[@kingdomcitizen5222]

Where can I get that large funnel?! Can wait to try making the tea.

[@tracygarns9611]

So exciting to come in from chores and find a new R&R video to watch with a second cup of coffee!

[@chloewhite6619]

Yes, I just came in from puppy play time to R&R:)

[@marybk882]

I grow stevia and steep a bit of it with my teas so no added sugar. It's easy to grow and I believe it's a perennial in your area.

[@ERAforALL]

About that local honey: There are some who import honey in mass quantity, then bottle and label it “local”. Also, I’ve been told that “Arizona Wildflower” honey sold in some stores is actually imported. (I rather believe this, because Arizona simply does not have enough pollinators to support the huge amount of honey sold under the brand.) And some “local” honey may be local, but the bees are fed corn syrup to produce, because again, not enough plants to support their honey production. Genuine local honey, in order to help those using it for allergies, should come from bees harvesting within five miles of the consumers’ home (harvesting from the plants affecting allergy sufferers. Same is true of bee pollen or royal jelly for those who take it for the same purposes.)

[@teresamariner4238]

Thank you!! Good information to know.

[@vlunceford]

I scrolled through the comments specifically to see if anyone brought this up. It’s something not everyone knows. Best honey is from your local bee-keepers. You want a single-source raw honey. Even the honey from the big box stores may come from an assortment of sources, all mixed together and bottled. It’s worth it to find a local apiarist.

[@ERAforALL]

@@vlunceford My dad was a beekeeper.

[@jenniferrosario1489]

Have you tried making tea with the lime and Chinese basil? The Chinese basil has a lemony orange flavor.

[@kelseybogus7354]

I saw this this morning and tried it....it's so yummy!!! New summer drink added to our family. And now I have a reason to go find more types of basil to add to my garden 🎉

[@Junkinsally]

I gotta try that “blue spice” one! I’ve been using sweet basil as hot tea for a while. I like it because it’s kinda sweet and light, perfect after dinner. I grew some basil from seed I got at the dollar store called “spice globe”. It’s supposed to be a miniature basil only getting 12” tall. It has those spicy vanilla tones and should make good tea.

[@casondraflowerday5296]

Omg this is my new favorite thing!!! I used cinnamon basil from my cut flower garden, and it is insanely good! 🙌🏻

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Better to be too strong than too weak. It's easy to dilute it after it's made.

[@tinakarp3996]

I think a coffee shop, which includes teas... basil tea, would be just great! ;)

[@sandranadelson]

I made some basil iced tea this afternoon. Added ginger and some black tea. SOOO good!

[@ilenehorowitz3060]

I grow bergamot and use the leaves in tea. (earl grey has it) I sometimes add lavender to teas.

[@paperchaser9565]

Can you drink it without sugar? I drink tea without sugar. My Italian friend says you could use fresh basil in eggs in the morning? He says it adds such flavor.

[@phyrewillow6463]

Oh sure! And you can add other herbs as well. Both for the tea, and the eggs

[@southerngardengigi]

I will 100% use this info and make my own tea. This is the content I want from KZbin ❤️

[@sheraldtaylor1297]

This is great and timely! I am have 13 varieties of basil growing and most have already started flowering. I was not planning to use them, except as a companion plant and for their scent and easy to grow in the garden. Now, I will have to try them as teas.

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

I just have regular sweet basil growing. Winder how it would be as tead?

[@chickenmama4384]

Can you tell us where she or you purchased that large canning funnel? Thanks so much

[@vj563]

I never grew basil because I didn't know what to do with it. Now I have a reason to grow some basil because I love tea. Hot or cold. It's just so good. Can't wait to try this.

[@meganpatten724]

I've been super into pinneapple sage tea this year, because I have a huge plant of it. But now I'm going to go out and grab a ton of my basil (mostly I dry basil) and make some tea with it instead! Thanks!

[@mcljess]

I'm so glad you said this! That's the first place my mind went and I was hoping it was a real thing!!

[@staceyjones3261]

Looks wonderful. However, the cost and calories with the honey! I think I would need to use stevia leaves to sweeten mine instead. I do love tea and basil. I’m going to try it.

[@Amy-ul8fj]

I only used 1/4c in the gallon and it was perfect for my tastes. Maybe for yours too 😊

[@annikaintervall8930]

Loved the tea! Thank you so much for this video 😁 Another way to eat your basil is with watermelon. It might sound a bit weird but it's soooo good. Easiest way is to just mix normal white sugar with fresh basil leaves either in a food processor or with a pestle and mortle and sprinkle over slices of fresh watermelon. You can also make a sugar syrup which you mix with basil leaves (strain if you want to, or not). First blanch the basil for a few seconds and put straight in ice water as the leaves keep their green colour for longer this way and gives the syrup a much nicer color. Super nice on watermelon slices, in watermelon juice or cocktails!

[@nikkibayo]

I literally purchased Lemon basil, and Holy basil after watching this for the first time! I was able to go out and harvest my lemon Basil now, and it’s currently steeping! Smells heavenly!

[@heartsandmindsathome]

Me, mourning the fact that I didn’t grow basil this year > 😭 Y’all, that looks and sounds so tasty and refreshing!

[@divinelotus19]

Pretty sure you still can. It grows fast in the heat.

[@heartsandmindsathome]

@@divinelotus19 that’s wonderful! I’ll have to try. 💛🍹

[@jillball9768]

And now Baker Creek's site is down, 😆

[@worleyhavenhomestead1448]

I love this, we make teas often with different herbs but have never tried this going to make it today, thanks so much!

[@allisonmegyesi4401]

So I was so inspired by this and went out to my garden and picked basil, lemon balm, and parsley and MADE MY OWN TEA! To die for! I put ACV since I didn't had any lemons. Perfect 🥰

[@amyjomoody1560]

THANK YOU!!! (My life was changed too!!!!!! Now finding places to plant MORE basil...........!)

[@ann-mariechampion5105]

Thank you Taylor! I love it when you bring on special guests Jess.

[@Sara-gz7fm]

I made the tea last night and am having a delicious glass right now! I can't believe I've never made basil tea before. Thank you so much Jess and Taylor for doing this video 😍 I grew lots of lemon, lime and cinnamon basil this summer so I will definitely be making this tea weekly 🤩

[@farmer-red488]

Ohhh this gave me so much inspiration!! I'm gonna try this with pineapple sage AND lemon thyme!! Thank you Taylor for sharing your recipes with Jess and her viewers! Many thanks from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@kelliwebb2870]

I’m going to make some for my next batch. I drink only tea, usually peppermint, always organic. I have at least five kinds of ball growing right now. This is perfect timing. I’m very excited to try it! Thank you!

[@amandawaller1364]

I can't wait for this to change my life!! I'm growing both blue spice and cinnamon basil and they are producing like crazy. I'm going to go harvest some basil and try this tonight when the sun starts to go down. Thank you so much for sharing!!! I make a pineapple pesto with blue spice basil and it's the whole reason why I grew so much this year but I definitely needed another use for it! So excited now. Thanks again!!

[@deltorres2100]

This summer ..I’m drinking plant teas -lemon Basil ..golden rod tea..lemon balm tea …all sweetened with honey

[@jessnichole5814]

Also how long will the tea stay fresh in the fridge?