An herbal tea, ptisan or ptisan" is any
herbal infusion other than from the leaves of the
tea bush (
Camellia sinensis). The
English word "tisane" originated from the
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 so desired, and served. Many companies produce herbal
tea bags for such infusions.
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