home brew

You may have tried submerging fresh mint in hot water before, but did you know you can make tasty brews with heaps of other leaves and flowers? It’s super-simple – just add water (literally)! The warmer months are the best time of year to be growing your own herbal tea garden, so here’s a little guide on how to make your thumbs green and your tastebuds happy as we prepare to leave winter behind.

STEP 1: Decide where you want to plant your garden. You don’t need the expansive grounds of a Jane Austen novel to grow a herbal tea garden – your windowsill will do just fine. Some plants like sun or shade more than others, so think about how much light your house gets when deciding what to grow.

STEP 2: Choose your herbs (we’ve added