Tulsi ( Holy Basil ) Ginger Tea

My Tulsi plant is doing very well at this time of the year and I've been enjoying it's flavor in my tea. Tulsi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for it's diverse healing properties. Ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. 
This recipe is for 2 people.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 inch whole cinnamon stick
• 2 green cardamoms, crushed
• 2 teaspoon tea leaves as per taste(I use Indian Red Label)
• 8-10 washed tulsi leaves
• 1/2 inch washed and grated ginger
• milk and sugar to taste

Method:

• Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan along with cardamom, cinnamon stick, tulsi and ginger.
• Once water is boiling add tea leaves.
• Add milk and sugar as per your taste and boil tea for another few minutes.
• Strain tea and enjoy.