Herbal Teas vs. Tisanes

When you begin using herbs, one of the many ways you will find to use them is through the use of teas. This may sound simple enough since most herbs and flowers can be dried and mixed with green or black tea, or simply taken as a pure tea on their own.

The truth is, as you move into the world of herbal teas, you will find that there are different kinds of teas and each are referred to differently when you start discussing medicinal properties of the tea. The two main teas are simple teas and tisanes. If you aren’t sure what the differences are, here are a few key points to help you differentiate between the two:

Material Used

The first and most important aspect that determines if you are buying a tea or tisane is the type of material used to create the drink. If you are using only tea leaves then you are making or drinking a simple herbal tea. This tea can be enhanced with dried herbs, flowers, or fruits. However, if the base of the tea is an actual tea leaf then it is simply a tea. Continue reading →