Holy basil, gotu kola, and green tea make a winning combination for overall wellness. This is my go-to morning cuppa, but you can play around with the ingredients. 

Gotu kola is harder to find in stores, so you can skip it if you'd prefer. Try different flavors of green tea; I love jasmine green tea. The basic recipe features three herbs that work synergistically to calm frayed nerves, boost energy, boost memory, decrease inflammation, fight oxidative damage, modulate blood sugar, curb sugar cravings, and fend off the cold and flu. 

You can also opt for commercial blends like Organic India's Tulsi Green. 

Holy Basil & Gotu Kola Green Tea

Ingredients

• 1 tsp green tea
• 1 heaping tsp dried holy basil or one fresh sprig
• 1 tsp dried gotu kola, optional

Directions

1. Steep in 16 ounces of near-boiling water for two to five minutes
2. Strain tea
3. Sweeten with honey if desired, and enjoy!