Definition

Noun: 1. A beverage made by infusing (steeping) dried or fresh plant material in hot water, typically consumed for its flavor or perceived health benefits, rather than as a medicine. It is distinct from true tea, which is made specifically from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.

Usage

• A tisane is prepared similarly to tea but uses ingredients like herbs, flowers, spices, or fruits.
• It is often enjoyed for its aromatic qualities, soothing effects, or as a caffeine-free alternative.
• The term is used in culinary, wellness, and casual contexts.

Examples

• "After dinner, she preferred a calming tisane of chamomile and mint."
• "The menu featured a selection of herbal tisanes, including hibiscus and ginger."
• "Unlike black tea, this tisane contains no caffeine."

Advanced Usage

• "Herbal tisane": A common, though somewhat redundant, phrase used to emphasize the non-tea (herbal) nature of the drink.
  • The café specializes in organic herbal tisanes.

Variants and Related Words

• Herbal tea: A common synonym, though "tisane" is the more precise technical term in contexts distinguishing it from tea.
• Infusion: The process of steeping plant material in liquid, or the resulting liquid itself; a broader term that can include tisanes.

Synonyms

• Herbal infusion
• Herbal tea
• Botanical tea

Notes on Meaning

• While historically and in some contexts, a tisane might be associated with medicinal use, its primary modern meaning in English is a beverage consumed for pleasure or general wellness, not a formally prescribed treatment. The reference to "(dược học) nước sắc, thuốc hãm" (pharmacology: decoction, infusion) highlights a more specific, medicinal application that is a subset of the word's broader usage.

Noun

1. infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves