Peppermint Tea

Peppermint makes a refreshing herbal tea and also aids digestion. Add three teaspoons of crushed fresh leaves to one pot of boiling water and leave to infuse for three to four minutes. If necessary, sweeten with a teaspoonful of honey

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile makes a soothing tea to settle indigestion and stomach upsets or for those who have difficulty sleeping. It has a slightly bitter taste and a delicate aroma. It can be made from either fresh or dried flowers. Infuse the flowers in hot water for three or four minutes and add a teaspoon of honey to sweeten the tea, if desired.

Mixed Herb Tea

Combine your favorite herbs into a mixed herb tea. This is also a good way to include herbs which would taste far too strong to make into a tea on their own. Experiment with different combinations of herbs until you find a mixture that suites your tastebuds. Most herbal teas should be infused for 3-4 minutes and they can be sweetened with honey if necessary. This tea shown here includes mint, lavender, marigolds, rose petals and dried orange peel.

Sage-leaf Tea

For a refreshing tea, infuse 2 teaspoons fresh sage, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon balm, 3 teaspoons sugar and 2 lemon garters in 2 1/2 cups hot water for 5 minutes. Strain and cool the liquid, then add 2/3 cup white wine.

Lemon Verbena Tea

The leaves of the lemon verbena plant make a refreshing herb tea which also has a middly sedative effect. Either fresh or dried leaves can be used.