tisane

noun

ti·​sane ti-ˈzan How to pronounce tisane (audio) -ˈzän How to pronounce tisane (audio)
: an infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects

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If your goals involve improving sleep, soothing digestive discomfort, or supporting healthy blood pressure without caffeine, herbal tisanes like chamomile, peppermint, or hibiscus are excellent choices. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2026 For example, his hamachi crudo swaps traditional ginger for pickled local magnolia flowers, and replaces the standard raw-fish dressing with tisane, a grain tea with origins in Greece and China. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026 Tea options include Thai iced tea, a matcha latte and various flavors of black, oolong, green, white and tisane teas. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026 The tisane became globally popular in the 2000s. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tisane

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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

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The first known use of tisane was in the 14th century

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tisane

noun
ti·​sane ti-ˈzan How to pronounce tisane (audio) -ˈzän How to pronounce tisane (audio)
: an infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects
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