5 Herbal Tea Plants You Can Grow | Roots to Fruits Ecological Design - Regenerative Design & Edible Landscaping - Southeast Michigan. Posted by rootstofruits on Thursday, December 2, 2010 · 6 Comments We’re heading into the depths of winter — the first snow scatters through the air, dusting the landscape, and the cold sneaks up our backs. This is also a time when our immune systems may need a boost. And what better for both of these, than a steaming, fragrant hot cup of herbal tea? That’s exactly what I’m enjoying — Lemon Balm, Anise Hyssop, Catmint tea… Let’s explore 5 plants you can grow, so that you too can join in on the pleasure of a hot cup of homegrown tea. We will also explore harvesting, storage and brewing tips a little further down. What We Mean by ‘Tea’ ‘Tea’ is technically made from the leaves and buds of the Tea Plant or Chamelia sinensis. Annual Tea Herbs Basil Ocimum spp. Yes, Basil. German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla Chamomile is a classic tea known for it’s calming properties.
Perennial Tea Herbs Hoary Mountain Mint Pycnanthemum incanum This herb is probably unheard of to most. Anise Hyssop Lemon Balm. 66 Things You Can Grow At Home: In Containers, Without a Garden - Planet Green. Cheddar Cornmeal Biscuits with Chives. 7 Foods So Unsafe Even Farmers Won't Eat Them. 50 Mashed Potatoes : Recipes and Cooking.