Just breathing in the aroma of this simple sage tea may help you feel more relaxed, but wait until you sip it. Steeping sage leaves in boiling water will give you a basic sage brew, but adding a bit of sugar and lemon levels up the flavor.

If you grow mint in your garden, chances are you have a lot of it. Make the most of the invasive herb by brewing up your own mint herbal tea. Naturally caffeine-free, this easy herbal tea makes a lovely alternative to plain water, with a lovely menthol taste.

Cognac is a fantastic pairing with green tea, and the duo is showcased in the ginger tea recipe. The drink starts by muddling plain simple syrup with fresh ginger and mint for a nice flavor boost. If you really like the combination, infuse your simple syrup with mint and ginger to save time or preserve the fresh taste.

Use either sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk for this decadent, full-bodied milk tea that originates in Hong Kong. The strength of the tea will depend on how long you brew your black tea leaves, so let it go longer for a more assertive flavor or for less time if you prefer a milder brew.

Lots of Thai iced teas get their flavor from a prepared syrup or powder, but this one uses real spices and high-quality black tea to give it that authentic flavor. Making it at home is both easier and more affordable than buying it by the glass, and you can adjust the taste by tweaking your spice blend.

Masala Chai, or mixed-spice tea, originates in India and uses a blend of spices, black tea leaves, and milk to give it a warming, comforting flavor. Adjust the spice levels to fit your personal preference once you've mastered this simple recipe.

Sweet and slightly sour orange juice balances out the mentholated zing of fresh mint leaves in this refreshing homemade iced tea. It makes a great way to use up extra mint and celebrate summer in a glass. Garnish your glass with a sprig of mint, for pretty presentation.

Many people tout turmeric for its health benefits, but it tastes delicious, especially in this simple and vibrantly colored turmeric tea. You may balk at putting oil in tea, but it gives this beverage a lovely aroma.

With its light, slightly grassy flavor, green tea makes a wonderfully relaxing beverage. Mixing in a lemon-ginger simple syrup gives it additional zest and citrus notes that tastes great either hot or iced.

Give your green tea extra taste by adding cucumber and mint to the mix. Japanese green tea works well with the added fruit and herbs, since it already has fresh, cooling properties that gets enhanced by cucumber puree, lime juice, and lots of fresh mint.

Popular in Korean culture, this roasted corn tea is known as oksoosoo cha or oksusu cha in Korean. It makes a light, mild tea that tastes great with breakfast or brunch or as a refreshing tea-time beverage.

Korean yuja cha, or yuza tea, is a traditional Korean tea made with citrus and honey, which has a lightly fruity flavor. Use either citron or yuzu or a mix of fruits for this homespun winter warmer.

Several Asian cultures enjoy this roasted barley tea, which lots of people drink throughout the day as a substitute for plain water. It's called bori cha or boricha in Korean, mugicha in Japan and dàmàichá or màichá in China. Whatever you call it, barley tea makes a simple, warming beverage.

If you hail from the American South, you (or your grandmother) probably has strong feelings about iced tea. Here, we've got three types of fruit tea that will satisfy a crowd at your next backyard party, tailgate, or just to keep in your own fridge for awhile. Feel free to tweak to your own taste.