Those of us who love traditional teas (Camellia sinensis) are often averse to add anything that might mask the subtle yet complex flavors of this divine beverage. The magic of the tea leaf is its ability to yield myriad flavors, aromas, and liquors.
Fortunately, nature has gifted us with endless plants from which we can create tasty and healthy infusions. These botanical ingredients can easily be added to your favorite Camellia blend or blended on their own to create herbal tisanes (usually meaning without Camellia sinensis and/or without caffeine).
One of the things that most tea lovers share is the propensity to slow down and appreciate the subtleties of a finely crafted tea. Often, these same types of people enjoy time in nature and nurturing a personal garden. With just a few selections, it’s easy to plant and enjoy herbs that lend themselves to delicious infusions.
Many of nature’s most beneficial herbs are often also nature’s most abundant, such as mint, which is riotously plentiful in our gardens—sometimes even growing in places that we don’t want it!
Following, you’ll find some easy-to-grow plants that are a joy to have in the
