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Tulsi leaves: tulsi tea, puja use and storage

Tulsi (holy basil) leaves are used for daily puja and in tulsi tea and kashayam. Here is how to use fresh and dried tulsi, and how to keep the leaves fresh.

By the EucaMart farm team, Vinukonda, Andhra Pradesh. Updated 1 November 2026.

How tulsi leaves are used

Daily puja and festival offerings
Tulsi tea: a few leaves steeped in hot water, with ginger or honey if you like
Kashayam with pepper, ginger and other herbs

Making tulsi tea

Rinse 6 to 8 fresh leaves, or take 1 teaspoon of dried leaves.
Steep in a cup of just-boiled water for 5 minutes.
Strain and add honey or lemon if you like.

How to store tulsi leaves

Fresh: wrap loosely in a paper towel in a box in the fridge, and use within 4 to 5 days.
Dried and powder: airtight jar away from sunlight.

If you are pregnant or take regular medicines, ask your doctor before drinking tulsi tea every day.

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Tulsi leaves questions

Can I use dried tulsi for tea?

Yes. Use about 1 teaspoon of dried leaves per cup.

How long do fresh tulsi leaves last?

About 4 to 5 days in the fridge, kept dry.

Do you supply tulsi leaves for temples or in bulk?

Yes. Fresh and dried tulsi leaves are available by the kg with a personal quote, one-time or regular.