herb tea

Thân thiện

A woman enjoys a cup of herb tea in the afternoon.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tea-like drink made by steeping the leaves of various herbs in hot water. This beverage is typically caffeine-free and is consumed for its flavor, aroma, or potential soothing properties. It is not made from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis).

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • After dinner, she prefers a cup of mint herb tea.
  • Chamomile herb tea is known for its calming effects.
  • The menu offered a selection of herb teas, including lemon balm and ginger.

Advanced Usage

• "to brew a cup of herb tea": to prepare the drink by pouring hot water over the herbs and letting it steep.
  • She brewed a strong cup of herb tea to help with her sore throat.

Variants and Related Words

• Herbal tea (n): A common synonym for herb tea.
  • Peppermint is a popular type of herbal tea.
• Tisane (n): A formal or technical term for an herbal infusion, synonymous with herb tea.
  • The apothecary recommended a tisane of fennel seeds.

Synonyms

• Herbal infusion: A drink made by soaking herbs in water.
• Tisane: A synonym, often used in more formal or culinary contexts.

Related Phrases

• Cup of herbal tea: A common phrase referring to a single serving.
  • Would you like a cup of herbal tea?

Học thuật

Noun

1. tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• herbal tea
• herbal