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'''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. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The English word "tisane" originates from the Greek word πτισάνη (ptisanē), a drink made from pearl barley, similar to the modern barley water. | The English word "tisane" originates from the Greek word πτισάνη (ptisanē), a drink made from pearl barley, similar to the modern barley water. | ||
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==Popularity== | ==Popularity== | ||
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. | ||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
Tisanes can be made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots, generally by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes. Seeds and roots can also be boiled on a stove. The tisane is then strained, sweetened if so desired, and served. Many companies produce herbal [[tea bag]]s for such infusions. | Tisanes can be made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots, generally by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes. Seeds and roots can also be boiled on a stove. The tisane is then strained, sweetened if so desired, and served. Many companies produce herbal [[tea bag]]s for such infusions. | ||
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* 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. | * 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 | ||
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* Rosemary | * Rosemary | ||
* Sagebrush, California Sagebrush | * Sagebrush, California Sagebrush | ||
* Common 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 | ||
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* [[Tea culture]] | * [[Tea culture]] | ||
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[[Category:Herbal tea]] | [[Category:Herbal tea]] | ||