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=== Major varieties ===

=== Major varieties ===

While varieties of tisanes are defined as any plant material for infusion, below is a list of common herbs:

While varieties of tisanes are defined as any plant material for infusion, below is a list of common herbs:

* [[Anise]] tea, made from either the seeds or the leaves.

* Anise tea, made from either the seeds or the leaves.

* [[Asiatic penny-wort]] leaf, in [[Southeast Asia]]

* Asiatic penny-wort leaf, in Southeast Asia

* [[Artichoke]] tea.

* Artichoke tea.

* [[Bee Balm]]

* Bee Balm

* [[Boldo]], used in South America

* Boldo, used in South America

* [[Burdock]]

* Burdock

* [[Cannabis tea]], used in the preparation of [[Bhang]]

* Cannabis tea, used in the preparation of Bhang

* [[Caraway]] tea, made from the seeds

* Caraway tea, made from the seeds

* [[Nepeta|Catnip]] tea is used as a relaxant, [[sedative]], and to calm

* Nepeta|Catnip tea is used as a relaxant, sedative, and to calm

* [[German Chamomile|Chamomile]] tea is used as a [[sedative]]

* German Chamomile|Chamomile tea is used as a sedative

* Che Dang, very bitter tea made from ''Ilex causue'' leaves

* Che Dang, very bitter tea made from ''Ilex causue'' leaves

* [[Chinese knot-weed]] tea

* Chinese knot-weed tea

* [[Chrysanthemum tea]], made from dried flowers, is popular with Chinese [[Dim sum]]

* Chrysanthemum tea, made from dried flowers, is popular with Chinese Dim sum

* [[Cinnamon]]

* Cinnamon

* [[Coca tea]], infusion made from [[coca]] leaves.

* Coca tea, infusion made from coca leaves.

* [[Coffee tea leaves]] and [[coffee cherry tea]] are tisanes made using the leaves and cherries of the [[coffee]] plant; in [[coffee]] the [[coffee bean]]s (seeds) are instead used.

* Coffee tea leaves and coffee cherry tea are tisanes made using the leaves and cherries of the coffee plant; in coffee the coffee beans (seeds) are instead used.

* [[Cerasse]], a bitter [[Jamaica]]n herb

* Cerasse, a bitter Jamaican herb

[[File:Mr. Ollivanders Magic Potion fruit tisane.jpg|thumb|right|[[Apple]], [[rose hip]]s, [[orange (fruit)|orange]] [[zest (ingredient)|zest]], [[papaya]], [[peppermint]], [[liquorice]] root, [[cymbopogon|lemon grass]], [[cinnamon]], [[blackcurrant]]s, [[rose]] and [[Malvaceae|mallow]] blossoms.]]

File:Mr. Ollivanders Magic Potion fruit tisane.jpg|thumb|right|Apple, rose hips, orange (fruit)|orange zest (ingredient)|zest, papaya, peppermint, liquorice root, cymbopogon|lemon grass, cinnamon, blackcurrants, rose and Malvaceae|mallow blossoms.

* [[Citrus]] peel, including [[bergamot orange|bergamot]], [[lemon]] and [[Orange (fruit)|orange]] peel

* Citrus peel, including bergamot orange|bergamot, lemon and Orange (fruit)|orange peel

* [[Dandelion coffee]]

* Dandelion coffee

* [[Dill]] tea, often consumed to ease upset stomach

* Dill tea, often consumed to ease upset stomach

* [[Echinacea]] tea

* Echinacea tea

* [[Elderberry]]

* Elderberry

* [[European Mistletoe]] (''Viscum album''), (steep in cold water for 2–6 hours)

* European Mistletoe (''Viscum album''), (steep in cold water for 2–6 hours)

* [[Essiac|Essiac tea]], a blended tisane

* Essiac|Essiac tea, a blended tisane

* [[Fennel]]

* Fennel  

* [[Gentian]]

* Gentian

* [[Ginger root]] can be made into a tisane, known in [[the Philippines]] as ''[[salabat]]''

* Ginger root can be made into a tisane, known in the Philippines as ''salabat''

[[File:Bebida de ginseng.jpg|thumb|right|A pre-made, bottled ginsing tisane. Ginseng is a stimulant and can be used as a caffeine substitute.]]

File:Bebida de ginseng.jpg|thumb|right|A pre-made, bottled ginsing tisane. Ginseng is a stimulant and can be used as a caffeine substitute.

* [[Ginseng]], a popular tea in China and Korea

* Ginseng, a popular tea in China and Korea

* [[Goji]], a popular and very simple to prepare tea

* Goji, a popular and very simple to prepare tea

* [[Crataegus|Hawthorn]]

* Crataegus|Hawthorn

* [[Hibiscus]] (often blended with [[rose hip]]), a popular tea alternative in the Middle East which is drunk hot or cold. Hibiscus tea is also consumed in Okinawa, where the natives associate Hibiscus tea with longevity. See also Roselle below.)

* Hibiscus (often blended with rose hip), a popular tea alternative in the Middle East which is drunk hot or cold. Hibiscus tea is also consumed in Okinawa, where the natives associate Hibiscus tea with longevity. See also Roselle below.)

* [[Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea]], a tisane recipe formulated by Malaysian Chinese

* Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea, a tisane recipe formulated by Malaysian Chinese

* [[Honeybush]] is related to [[rooibos]] and grows in a similar area of [[South Africa]], but tastes slightly sweeter

* Honeybush is related to rooibos and grows in a similar area of South Africa, but tastes slightly sweeter

* [[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.<ref>C.J. van Gelderen; D.M. van Gelderen. 2004. Encyclopedia of Hydrangeas. Timber Press. 280 p.</ref>

* [[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

* [[Kratom]], dried leaves of the Kratom tree, drank for its medicinal and stimulant effects

* Kratom, dried leaves of the Kratom tree, drank for its medicinal and stimulant effects

*[[Kuzuyu]], is a thick white Japanese tea made by adding arrowroot powder to hot water

*Kuzuyu, is a thick white Japanese tea made by adding arrowroot powder to hot water

* [[Labrador tea]], made from the shrub by the same name, found in the northern part of North America.

* Labrador tea, made from the shrub by the same name, found in the northern part of North America.

* [[Lapacho]] (also known as ''Taheebo'') is the inner-lining of the bark (or cambium) of the Red or Purple Lapacho Tree which grows in the [[Brazil]]ian jungles. It is boiled to make an infusion with many and varied health benefits.

* Lapacho (also known as ''Taheebo'') is the inner-lining of the bark (or cambium) of the Red or Purple Lapacho Tree which grows in the Brazilian jungles. It is boiled to make an infusion with many and varied health benefits.

* [[Lemon Balm]]

* Lemon Balm

* [[Lemon and ginger tea]]

* Lemon and ginger tea  

* [[Cymbopogon|Lemon grass]]

* Cymbopogon|Lemon grass

* [[Luo han guo]]

* Luo han guo

* [[Licorice]] root

* Licorice root

* [[Lime Blossom|Lime blossom]], dried flowers of [[Tilia|lime tree]] (''Tilia'' in [[Latin]]).

* Lime Blossom|Lime blossom, dried flowers of Tilia|lime tree (''Tilia'' in Latin).

* ''[[Coca tea|Mate de coca]]'' (sometimes called "coca tea"), made from [[coca]] leaves. Authentic ''mate de coca'' contains very small amounts of [[cocaine]] and [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8819993&dopt=Abstract similar alkaloids]. In some countries where coca is illegal, products marketed as "coca tea" are supposed to be ''decocainized'', i.e., the pharmacologically active components have been removed from the leaf using the same chemicals used in manufacturing cocaine.

* ''Coca tea|Mate de coca'' (sometimes called "coca tea"), made from coca leaves. Authentic ''mate de coca'' contains very small amounts of cocaine and [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8819993&dopt=Abstract similar alkaloids]. In some countries where coca is illegal, products marketed as "coca tea" are supposed to be ''decocainized'', i.e., the pharmacologically active components have been removed from the leaf using the same chemicals used in manufacturing cocaine.

* [[Mentha|Mint]], especially [[peppermint]] (also mixed with green tea to make mint tea)

* Mentha|Mint, especially peppermint (also mixed with green tea to make mint tea)

* [[Sideritis syriaca|Mountain Tea]], a very popular tea in the Balkans and other areas of the Mediterranean region. Made from a variety of the ''[[Sideritis syriaca]]'' plant which grows in warm climates above 3,000 feet. Records of its use date back 2,000 years.

* Sideritis syriaca|Mountain Tea, a very popular tea in the Balkans and other areas of the Mediterranean region. Made from a variety of the ''Sideritis syriaca'' plant which grows in warm climates above 3,000 feet. Records of its use date back 2,000 years.

* [[Neem]] leaf

* Neem leaf

* [[Nettle]] leaf

* Nettle leaf

* [[New Jersey Tea]]

* New Jersey Tea

* [[Noni]] tea

* Noni tea

* [[Oksusu cha]] (옥수수 차), traditional roasted [[maize|corn]] tea found in Korea.

* Oksusu cha (옥수수 차), traditional roasted maize|corn tea found in Korea.

* [[Pennyroyal]] leaf, an [[abortifacient]]

* Pennyroyal leaf, an abortifacient

* [[Pine#Food uses|Pine]] tea, or ''tallstrunt'', made from needles of pine trees is high in vitamins A and C

* Pine#Food uses|Pine tea, or ''tallstrunt'', made from needles of pine trees is high in vitamins A and C

* [[Qishr]], Yemeni drink with coffee husks and ginger.

* Qishr, Yemeni drink with coffee husks and ginger.

* [[Red clover]] tea

* Red clover tea

* Red [[raspberry]] leaf

* Red raspberry leaf

* [[Roasted barley tea]], known in Japanese as ''mugicha'' and Korean as ''bori cha''. The roasted flavor can be reminiscent of coffee (without coffee's bitterness and caffeine). It is often drunk cold in the summer.

* Roasted barley tea, known in Japanese as ''mugicha'' and Korean as ''bori cha''. The roasted flavor can be reminiscent of coffee (without coffee's bitterness and caffeine). It is often drunk cold in the summer.

* Roasted [[wheat]] is used in [[Postum]], a coffee substitute.

* Roasted wheat is used in Postum, a coffee substitute.

* [[Rooibos]] (Red Bush) is a reddish plant used to make an infusion and grown in [[South Africa]]. In the US it is sometimes called red tea. It has many of the [[antioxidant]] benefits of [[green tea]], but because it does not come from tea leaves, it has no [[caffeine]].

* Rooibos (Red Bush) is a reddish plant used to make an infusion and grown in South Africa. In the US it is sometimes called red tea. It has many of the antioxidant benefits of green tea, but because it does not come from tea leaves, it has no caffeine.

* [[Rose hip]] (often blended with [[hibiscus]])

* Rose hip (often blended with hibiscus)

* [[Roselle (plant)|Roselle]] petals (species of Hibiscus; aka Bissap, Dah, etc.), consumed in the [[Sahel]] and elsewhere.

* Roselle (plant)|Roselle petals (species of Hibiscus; aka Bissap, Dah, etc.), consumed in the Sahel and elsewhere.

* [[Rosemary]]

* Rosemary  

* [[Sagebrush]], [[California Sagebrush]]

* Sagebrush, California Sagebrush

* [[Common sage|Sage]]

* Common sage|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

* [[Sassafras]] roots were steeped to make tea and were used in the flavoring of [[root beer]] until being banned by the [[U.S. Food and Drug Administration|FDA]].

* Sassafras roots were steeped to make tea and were used in the flavoring of root beer until being banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration|FDA.

* Scorched [[rice]], known as ''[[hyeonmi cha]]'' in Korea

* Scorched rice, known as ''hyeonmi cha'' in Korea

* [[Scutellaria barbata|Skullcap]]

* Scutellaria barbata|Skullcap

* Serendib (tea), a tea from [[Sri Lanka]]

* Serendib (tea), a tea from Sri Lanka

* [[Soba#Other uses of the word soba|Sobacha]]

* Soba#Other uses of the word soba|Sobacha

* [[Lindera benzoin|Spicebush]] (Lindera benzoin) leaves used to make a tea by some native peoples of eastern North America

* Lindera benzoin|Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) leaves used to make a tea by some native peoples of eastern North America

* [[Spruce#Uses|Spruce]] tea, made from needles of spruce trees is high in vitamin C

* Spruce#Uses|Spruce tea, made from needles of spruce trees is high in vitamin C

* [[Staghorn sumac]] fruit can made into a lemonade.

* Staghorn sumac fruit can made into a lemonade.

* [[Stevia]] can be used to make tisane, or as a sweetener in other beverages.

* Stevia can be used to make tisane, or as a sweetener in other beverages.

* [[St. John's Wort]] can be used as an herbal anti-depressant.

* St. John's Wort can be used as an herbal anti-depressant.

* [[Thyme]] Antiseptic, used in lysterine.

* Thyme Antiseptic, used in lysterine.

* [[Tulsi]], or [[Holy Basil]], in English

* Tulsi, or Holy Basil, in English

* ''[[Uncaria tomentosa]]'', commonly known as Cat's Claw

* ''Uncaria tomentosa'', commonly known as Cat's Claw

* [[Valerian (plant)|Valerian]] Sedative.

* Valerian (plant)|Valerian Sedative.

* [[Verbena|Verbena (Vervains)]]

* Verbena|Verbena (Vervains)

* [[Vetiver]]

* Vetiver

* [[Wax gourd]] in East Asia and Southeast Asia.

* Wax gourd in East Asia and Southeast Asia.

* [[Wong Lo Kat]], a tisane recipe from Canton, China since Ching Dynasty

* Wong Lo Kat, a tisane recipe from Canton, China since Ching Dynasty

* [[Galium odoratum|Woodruff]]

* Galium odoratum|Woodruff

* [[Yarrow]]

* Yarrow

===Ayurvedic tea===

===Ayurvedic tea===