Herbal teas also known as herbal infusions and—less commonly called tisanes —are beverages made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water. Oftentimes herb tea, or the plain term tea is used as a reference to all sorts of herbal teas. Some herbal blends contain actual tea.

Is tisane tea caffeine-free?

Herbal teas, also known as tisanes, steep parts of other plants in water to produce a flavored, hot drink, and most are caffeine-free.

What is difference between tisane and tea?

Plant Origins

True teas come from the Camellia sinensis plant, which is found in tropical and subtropical locations. On the other hand, tisanes come from a water-based infusion of herbs, spices, flowers, leaves, etc. Essentially, an herbal infusion, or tisane is any plant-derived drink other than true tea.