Homemade Oregano Tea

Oregano tea is an uplifting, warm drink with a bright flavor. It's not the most common herbal tea, but once you get one taste of this fresh brew, you'll want to make it often. It's semisweet, refreshing, restorative, and delightfully aromatic. Surprisingly, oregano a fantastic herb for a tisane.

While you can purchase packaged oregano tea bags, there's really no need to do so because most contain nothing more than dried oregano. This recipe uses a single sprig of fresh oregano steeped in boiling water for a few minutes, then sweetened with Greek honey. It is inexpensive and has a fresh-from-the-garden taste. The flavor is reminiscent of mint tea but with that familiar oregano taste (though far less pungent than it tastes in food).

If you grow oregano at home, this tea recipe will put the plant to good use. It's also an excellent excuse to add oregano to your indoor kitchen garden or pick up fresh sprigs at the market. Fresh oregano is not required, though. You can also pull that dried oregano out of your spice cupboard and brew oregano tea. It's not as brightly flavored or sweet as the fresh herb—the difference is similar to that of green and black teas—and it is a nice beverage.