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Some sources suggest allowing the herbs to absorb the room-temperature water for one hour.
Bring water to a rolling boil. Then, turn down the fire to a low simmer. Cook herbs for 20 to 30 minutes. There is a great deal of variation in the time necessary to cook herbs. It depends mostly on the kind of herbs you're cooking.