Sage tea is a drink made from infusing hot water with sage, a popular aromatic herb that is also known as common sage or garden sage. A member of the mint family, sage is native to the Mediterranean region and Asia Minor. Its leaves have a long history of medicinal use. It is also commonly used as a spice in foods and fragrance in soaps and other cosmetics. People today still drink sage tea to help with things like oral health and brain function, among other possible benefits.