These herbs are common in kitchens and gardens everywhere. They can also be made into tea with various health benefits. All herbs require no other ingredients than water.
Fennel
Most people have fennel in their herb drawer. It's very common in Mediterranean cuisine, and has also been used a natural remedy for a multitude of problems, from digestion to eyesight. Fennel tea is sold in many health food stores, but it can made quite simply at home. It needs to steep for more than five minutes, so it is best to use an infuser, but one can also make a tea bag using a coffee filter and a piece of string to tie the top. The color of the fennel tea should be a light green-yellow.
Rosemary
Rosemary is another very common herb, and also great for circulation. Tea is one of the best ways to ingest a larger amount of it. Since rosemary branches are larger, they can be easily taken out after steeping without straining. It can often taste slightly bitter and have a pine flavor. There have been many reports of improved memory function from drinking this tea.
Mint
Mint is a common herb to grow and makes one of the most common teas to drink. It can be found in just about every grocery store, but can also be made from tea leaves. Mint green tea has long been a popular drink in North Africa. A common recipe can be found here. Mint tea is known for treating digestive problems, particularly indigestion and an upset stomach.
Thyme
Another herb that most likely found in every household, thyme can also be used for tea by just steeping the leaves in water for several minutes. The ratio should be about a teaspoon of thyme for every cup of water. Drinking this tea is especially beneficial during sickness, as it aids with congestion and alleviates colds and the flu. This drink has been in existence for thousands of years.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek originates from the Mediterranean region, and is perhaps a lesser known herb. Most grocery stores do not carry it, but natural food stores do. Fenugreek seeds, tea, and capsules are mostly taken by nursing mothers to promote lactation, but it has other benefits that are not as well known. It has been known to reduce cholesterol. To make the tea, one can just set the seeds at the bottom of a pot to steep. The seeds are rather small, and the tea tastes pleasant, and has a maple flavor.
