Every year seems to bring a new superfood, a new skincare ingredient or a new wellness trend. Some disappear almost as quickly as they arrive. Others become wildly popular for a season before quietly fading into the background. But every so often, an ingredient does something much rarer. It remains.

For a long time, herbs have been treated as something added at the end. Something you add as a finishing touch or a small layer of flavor. But the trend is changing. And in many kitchens, the role of herbs is beginning to shift. Herbs are no longer just supporting the dish. They’re becoming the center of it — basically, the stars of the show.