tisane
noun
ti·sane ti-ˈzan 
-ˈzän
: an infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The invigorating pink tisane is delicious, with accents of anti-inflammatory nettle and a little thyme to stimulate the immune system and soothe the soul. 
Emma Elwick-bates, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 The base of this cocktail is a tisane made with juniper berries, white peppercorns and grapefruit and orange peels. Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2021 The woody and earthy flavor brews a perfect tisane, holds its own in baking, and so much more. Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2020 The tisane base of this drink incorporates juniper and citrus, classic gin botanicals, into a warm, tealike brew. Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2020 Storage Notes: The tisane can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2020 Erda teas are tisanes, herbal infusions, and not true teas, which come from the Camellia sinensis plant and contain caffeine. Sheryl Jean, Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2019 Warm up with après-brunch drinks (like herbal tisane Tulsi Immunitea or a Nuovo Giorno—Qui tequila, chamomile grappa, lime and agave) in the hotel's lounge, which features a chic toasty fireplace. Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2014 The box contains 36 sachets of traditional and bespoke teas and tisanes in a royal purple interior. Kate Samuelson, Time, 14 May 2018 See More
Emma Elwick-bates, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 The base of this cocktail is a tisane made with juniper berries, white peppercorns and grapefruit and orange peels. Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2021 The woody and earthy flavor brews a perfect tisane, holds its own in baking, and so much more. Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2020 The tisane base of this drink incorporates juniper and citrus, classic gin botanicals, into a warm, tealike brew. Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2020 Storage Notes: The tisane can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2020 Erda teas are tisanes, herbal infusions, and not true teas, which come from the Camellia sinensis plant and contain caffeine. Sheryl Jean, Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2019 Warm up with après-brunch drinks (like herbal tisane Tulsi Immunitea or a Nuovo Giorno—Qui tequila, chamomile grappa, lime and agave) in the hotel's lounge, which features a chic toasty fireplace. Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2014 The box contains 36 sachets of traditional and bespoke teas and tisanes in a royal purple interior. Kate Samuelson, Time, 14 May 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin ptisana, from Greek ptisanē, literally, crushed barley, from ptissein to crush — more at pestle
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
tisane
noun
ti·sane ti-ˈzan -ˈzän
-ˈzän : an infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects