Tisane, Herbal Tea & Herbal Infusion Education
You know the difference between “true tea” and tisanes, you know that tisane just means “herbal tea” or “infusion,” and you’ve tried the basics. Now, you’re ready to learn more. Here, you can read up on the types, origins, processing and blending of rooibos, honeybush and kombucha, as well as leaf, flower, fruit, root, seed/spice and other tisanes.
Common Fruit Tisanes / "Herbal Teas"
Fruit tisanes are rarely as simple as “apple” or “orange.” They are often blends of tisanes (a.k.a. “herbal teas” or “herbal infusions”) that include a particular fruit as a featured flavor. Here are the most common fruit tisane blends on the U.S. market.
Fruit tisanes are rarely as simple as “apple” or “orange.” They are often blends of tisanes (a.k.a. “herbal teas” or “herbal infusions”) that include a particular fruit as a featured flavor. Here are the most common fruit tisane blends on the U.S. market.
Masala Chai Spices
Masala chai contains a range of seed and spice ingredients. Learn about the common (and not-so-common) spices in masala chai.
Masala chai contains a range of seed and spice ingredients. Learn about the common (and not-so-common) spices in masala chai.
How to Make Ginger "Herbal Tea" / Tisane
Ginger is one of the most popular herbal infusions in the world. This video explains how to make a fresh ginger tisane ("herbal tea") at home.
Ginger is one of the most popular herbal infusions in the world. This video explains how to make a fresh ginger tisane ("herbal tea") at home.
Chamomile Herbal Tea History, Benefits and Flavor
Chamomile is truly a classic herbal infusion. Learn about its history, benefits, flavor and more in this article from TeaMuse.
Chamomile is truly a classic herbal infusion. Learn about its history, benefits, flavor and more in this article from TeaMuse.
Rooibos History, Processing, Benefits & Trends
Rooibos is rapidly gaining popularity, but is still widely misunderstood. Get the facts on rooibos straight with this quick read on its history, processing, benefits, popularity and more.
Rooibos is rapidly gaining popularity, but is still widely misunderstood. Get the facts on rooibos straight with this quick read on its history, processing, benefits, popularity and more.
Peppermint Herbal Tea Information
Peppermint is a common infusion on its own and as an ingredient in Morocco's famous green-tea-based "mint tea." Learn about the basics and benefits of this herbal infusion.
Peppermint is a common infusion on its own and as an ingredient in Morocco's famous green-tea-based "mint tea." Learn about the basics and benefits of this herbal infusion.
How Kombucha is Made
Kombucha seems confusing (Is it a tea, a mushroom or something else?), but its processing is relatively simple. All it takes is some careful sanitation, some time, some sweet tea and some primordial-looking goo.
Kombucha seems confusing (Is it a tea, a mushroom or something else?), but its processing is relatively simple. All it takes is some careful sanitation, some time, some sweet tea and some primordial-looking goo.
How to Make Boricha / Korean "Barley Tea"
In the U.S., Korea is better known for its tisanes ("herbal teas") than its green teas. Boricha (or "barley tea") is one of its most famous herbal infusions. Here's how to make it at home.
In the U.S., Korea is better known for its tisanes ("herbal teas") than its green teas. Boricha (or "barley tea") is one of its most famous herbal infusions. Here's how to make it at home.