A tealike drink (commonly called herb tea) made by steeping any of various herbs, flowers, spices, etc. in boiling water. Such brews have long been used for their calming and rejuvenating qualities. Some of the herbs more commonly used for Tisane blends are balm, chamomile, hyssop, mint and tansy.
From The Food Lover’s Companion, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Copyright © 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
