Here are more herbs that can be used to make a refreshing herbal tea

3. Mint
Mint is a most favorite tea herb and popular among herbal tea lovers, it?s also one of the easiest plants to grow. Mint tea fights with digestive disorders, abdominal pain and stomach cramps. Besides this, it stimulates the appetite, reduces flatulence and is very refreshing in flavor.
Mint is very robust plant and can even get out of hand in the garden if you don?t care to stop it. It grows in moist soil in full to partial sun.4. Lemon Balm
Lemon balm plant is closely related to mint, but has a distinct lemon flavor.?It gives flavor to herbal teas and ice creams and appears to be a useful fragrant herb in the kitchens.
Lemon balm grows well in dry soil and partial shade. If grown outside it dies in winter but regrow again in spring. Lemon balm spreads vigorously if grown in garden beds so it?s better to grow it in a confined space or in a container.5. Ginger
Ginger tea is popular, especially in South and East Asia. Its roots and leaves can be used to make tea. Use of ginger tea is praised in ancient Chinese medicines and Ayurveda, it?s an antioxidant and contains antibacterial properties. It cures diseases like cold, flu, nausea and improves digestion and appetite.
Ginger is such an easy to grow and forget it plant that you?ll definitely like to grow. It is hardy in USDA zones 9 ? 12 and grows best in filtered sunlight and moist soil in a spot that is less windy.
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