Herbal Tea
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An herbal tea, tisane, or ptisan is an herbal infusion made from anything other than the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). The English word "tisane" originated from the Ancient Greek word πτισάνη (ptisanē), a drink made from pearl barley.
Herbal teas 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 desired, and served. Many companies produce herbal tea bags for such infusions.
Many blends of Camellia sinensis are prepared by adding other plants to an actual tea (black, oolong, green, yellow or white tea); for example, the popular Earl Grey tea is black tea with bergamot, Jasmine tea is Chinese tea with jasmine, and Genmaicha is green tea with roasted rice. Such preparations are still called "tea".
Varieties
Varieties of herbal tea include:
