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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.