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[[File:Hibiscus Delight tisane.jpg|thumb|A [[hibiscus]] tisane beginning to [[steeping|steep]]]]

[[File:Hibiscus Delight tisane.jpg|thumb|A [[hibiscus]] tisane beginning to [[steeping|steep]]]]

'''Tisane''', or "'''herbal tea'''", is a term for any non-[[caffeine|caffeinated]] beverage made from the [[infusion]] or [[decoction]] of herbs, spices, or other plant material. These drinks are distinguished from caffeinated beverages like coffee, [[maté]], [[kuding]], and the true [[tea]]s ([[black tea|black]], [[green tea|green]], [[white tea|white]], [[yellow tea|yellow]], [[oolong]], etc.), or from a caffeinated tea, in which the caffeine has been removed. In addition to serving as a [[beverage]], many tisanes are also consumed due to a perceived medicinal benefit.

'''Tisane''', or "'''herbal tea'''", is a term for any non-[[caffeine|caffeinated]] beverage made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material. These drinks are distinguished from caffeinated beverages like coffee, maté, kuding, and the true [[tea]]s ([[black tea|black]], [[green tea|green]], [[white tea|white]], [[yellow tea|yellow]], [[oolong]], etc.), or from a caffeinated tea, in which the caffeine has been removed. In addition to serving as a beverage, many tisanes are also consumed due to a perceived medicinal benefit.

Like beverages made from the tea bush (''[[Camellia sinensis]]''), tisanes can be served hot or cold. Tisanes have been used for nearly as long as written history extends. Documents have been recovered dating back to as early as Ancient Egypt and Ancient China that discuss the enjoyment and uses of tisanes. Among the Chinese, tisanes are commonly known as ''liang cha''.

Like beverages made from the tea bush (''[[Camellia sinensis]]''), tisanes can be served hot or cold. Tisanes have been used for nearly as long as written history extends. Documents have been recovered dating back to as early as Ancient Egypt and Ancient China that discuss the enjoyment and uses of tisanes. Among the Chinese, tisanes are commonly known as ''liang cha''.

* Lobelia, which contains toxins similar in effect to nicotine.

* Lobelia, which contains toxins similar in effect to nicotine.

Tisanes can also have different effects from person to person, and this is further compounded by the problem of potential misidentification. The deadly foxglove, for example, can be mistaken for the much more benign (but still relatively toxic to the liver) [[comfrey]].

Tisanes can also have different effects from person to person, and this is further compounded by the problem of potential misidentification. The deadly foxglove, for example, can be mistaken for the much more benign (but still relatively toxic to the liver) comfrey.

The UK does not require tisanes to have any evidence concerning their efficacy, but does treat them technically as food products and require that they are safe for consumption.

The UK does not require tisanes to have any evidence concerning their efficacy, but does treat them technically as food products and require that they are safe for consumption.

[[File:Karkady - Dried Hibiscus in Aswan souk.jpg|right|thumb|Baskets of dried hibiscus for making karkade, or "[[hibiscus tea]]", a popular tisane worldwide]]

[[File:Karkady - Dried Hibiscus in Aswan souk.jpg|right|thumb|Baskets of dried hibiscus for making karkade, or "[[hibiscus tea]]", a popular tisane worldwide]]

In Egypt, tisanes such as [[karkade]] are very popular. They are served in ahwas.

In Egypt, tisanes such as karkade are very popular. They are served in ahwas.

In [[China]], the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach is used in formulating natural tisanes and they are very popular in enhancing health and addressing core issues within the body; e.g. formulated recipes like hawthorn plus [[oolong]] / [[Pu-erh tea|pu-er]] can address the high fat level in body's bloodstream.{{Citation needed|date=October 2010}} The Chinese term ''liang cha'', means cooling tea, and the Chinese drink it to cool down the body when it was overheated due to weather or sickness.

In China, the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach is used in formulating natural tisanes and they are very popular in enhancing health and addressing core issues within the body; e.g. formulated recipes like hawthorn plus [[oolong]] / [[Pu-erh tea|pu-er]] can address the high fat level in body's bloodstream. The Chinese term ''liang cha'', means cooling tea, and the Chinese drink it to cool down the body when it was overheated due to weather or sickness.

In Sri Lanka, tisanes have a long history within the local tradition of indigenous medicine. Iramusu (''Smilax regelii''), Beli (Bael), Ranawara (''Senna auriculata''), Polpala (''Aerva lanata''), weniwel (''Coscinium fenestratum''), and kothala-himbutu (''Salacia reticulata'') are among the many plant species used to make tisanes, which are used to treat a wide variety of ailments. The widely used "Paspanguwa" (translated as five-portions) is a common local remedy for colds and fever containing the five ingredients Pathpadagam (''Mollugo cerviana''), Katuwelbatu (''Solanum virginianum''), Koththamalli (Coriander seed), Thippili (Long pepper), and Inguru (Ginger), often served with a sweetener of sugar or Jaggery.

In Sri Lanka, tisanes have a long history within the local tradition of indigenous medicine. Iramusu (''Smilax regelii''), Beli (Bael), Ranawara (''Senna auriculata''), Polpala (''Aerva lanata''), weniwel (''Coscinium fenestratum''), and kothala-himbutu (''Salacia reticulata'') are among the many plant species used to make tisanes, which are used to treat a wide variety of ailments. The widely used "Paspanguwa" (translated as five-portions) is a common local remedy for colds and fever containing the five ingredients Pathpadagam (''Mollugo cerviana''), Katuwelbatu (''Solanum virginianum''), Koththamalli (Coriander seed), Thippili (Long pepper), and Inguru (Ginger), often served with a sweetener of sugar or Jaggery.

* Marrubium vulgare|Horehound

* Marrubium vulgare|Horehound

* Houttuynia

* Houttuynia

* Hydrangea tea, dried leaves of hydrangeas; considerable care must be taken because most species contain a toxin.  The "safe" hydrangeas belong to the ''Hydrangea serrata'' Amacha ("sweet tea") Cultivar Group.<ref>C.J. van Gelderen; D.M. van Gelderen. 2004. Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas. Timber Press. 280 p.</ref>

* Hydrangea tea, dried leaves of hydrangeas; considerable care must be taken because most species contain a toxin.  The "safe" hydrangeas belong to the ''Hydrangea serrata'' Amacha ("sweet tea") Cultivar Group.

* Jiaogulan, (also known as ''xiancao'' or ''poor man's ginseng'')

* [[Jiaogulan]], (also known as ''xiancao'' or ''poor man's ginseng'')

* Kapor tea, dried leaves of Epilobium angustifolium|fireweed

* Kapor tea, dried leaves of Epilobium angustifolium|fireweed

* Kava root, from the South Pacific, is popular for its effects in promoting talkativeness and relaxation

* Kava root, from the South Pacific, is popular for its effects in promoting talkativeness and relaxation

* Rosemary  

* Rosemary  

* Sagebrush, California Sagebrush

* Sagebrush, California Sagebrush

* Common sage|Sage

* Common sage

* Sakurayu is a Japanese tisane made with pickled cherry blossom petals.

* Sakurayu is a Japanese tisane made with pickled cherry blossom petals.

* Salvia

* Salvia

* [[Tea culture]]

* [[Tea culture]]

[[Category:Herbal tea]]

[[Category:Herbal tea]]