tisane
noun
ti·sane
| \ ti-ˈzan
, -ˈzän\
, -ˈzän\
Definition of tisane
: an infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects
Examples of tisane in a Sentence
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Erda teas are tisanes, herbal infusions, and not true teas, which come from the Camellia sinensis plant and contain caffeine. — Sheryl Jean, Dallas News, "A small organic herbal tea farm flourishes in Northern California wine country," 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, "A Week of New York's Chicest Restaurants with Fireplaces," 10 Nov. 2014 The box contains 36 sachets of traditional and bespoke teas and tisanes in a royal purple interior. — Kate Samuelson, Time, "20 of the Tastiest, Fanciest and Most Bizarre Royal Wedding Souvenirs," 14 May 2018 Steep slices in hot water with lemon and honey for a soothing tisane or toss chunks in the juicer with apples, carrots, or kale. — Sharon Tregaskis, Good Housekeeping, "The Easiest Way To Grow Spicy Ginger In Your Own House," 24 Oct. 2017 In the Bag Premium East Coast coffee roaster La Colombe has enlisted the aid of top tea consultant Alexis Siemons in creating its first line of teas and tisanes (herbal blends). — Kelly Michèle Guerotto, WSJ, "The Week’s Best Food Finds," 25 Jan. 2017 Proust seems so full of food—crushed strawberries and madeleines, tisanes and champagne— — John Brownlee, WIRED, "Eat This Book: Gastronomy in Literature," 6 Apr. 2007 Is the herbal tisane that Rachel is constantly brewing for Philip truly medicinal in nature? — Christopher Orr, The Atlantic, "The Disappointments of My Cousin Rachel," 9 June 2017 In the Bag Premium East Coast coffee roaster La Colombe has enlisted the aid of top tea consultant Alexis Siemons in creating its first line of teas and tisanes (herbal blends). — Kelly Michèle Guerotto, WSJ, "The Week’s Best Food Finds," 25 Jan. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tisane.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tisane
noun
ti·sane
| \ ti-ˈzan
, -ˈzän
\
, -ˈzän
\
Medical Definition of tisane
: an infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects