What Is a Tisane? Why Herbal Tea Isn’t Tea

Name: What Is a Tisane? Why Herbal Tea Isn’t Tea
Uploaded: 2025-06-01T03:14:23.458Z
Duration: 5 min 4 s
Channel: The Tea Brewer
Description: Outside of the world’s tea-producing regions, we think of anything brewed in hot water as tea. But it's not. In this video, Alice explains why plants other than Camellia sinensis are categorized as “tisanes” or herbal infusions (NOT tea), and provides tips for preparing and blending your own.

The Tea Brewer

Jun 1, 2025

Outside of the world’s tea-producing regions, we think of anything brewed in hot water as tea. But it's not.

In this video, Alice explains why plants other than Camellia sinensis are categorized as “tisanes” or herbal infusions (NOT tea), and provides tips for preparing and blending your own.