Harvest sage stems in the morning after the dew has dried
Rinse gently if needed and pat completely dry
Remove damaged or yellow leaves
Tie small bundles of stems together
Hang the bundles upside down in a warm, dry, dark, well-ventilated area
Keep bundles spaced apart for airflow
Leave until the leaves are crisp and crumble easily
Strip the dried leaves from the stems
Store dried sage in an airtight container
Keep the container in a cool, dark place
Check for any remaining moisture before storing
Use a dehydrator on a low setting if preferred
Spread leaves in a single layer if drying sage leaves only
Turn or check leaves regularly during drying