What Is Tisane? Recognize The Difference With Tea

Illustration of brewing tisane (Unsplash/Foodism360)

JAKARTA - Tisane is a drink that is not made from the tea plant, Camellia Sinensis. Don't be mistaken, too, that brewed chamomile, jasmine, rosella, and lavender is not a tea. Call it a tisane.

The types of tisane are also very diverse, the benefits will also vary. The most sought-after are tisane which is relaxing, reduces insomnia, and is soothing. Want to know the kinds of flower teas that can be enjoyed at home?

Before checking the list of types of tisane below, it is also necessary to recognize other names of this brewed drink. In some countries, tisane is also known as infusion tea. Have you ever known the Twining or Lipton brand?

The tea product contains peppermint and other herbal plants called infusion because it is served brewed. Because from plants, in Indonesia it is often referred to as herbal tea. Isn't it interesting with these various mentions?

Next, let's check the various types of tisane that come from the following flowers.

Chamomile

Derived from dried chamomile flowers, this tisane is also often drunk to get quality sleep. Many who experience insomnia brewing chamomile tisane before bedtime so that the nerves relax and fall asleep quickly.

Based on a study published by the National Institute of Health, another benefit of chamomile tea is that it can reduce acid levels in the stomach. Chamomile has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

When stomach acid rises to the level of the esophagus, chamomile, which has anti-inflammatory properties, can help overcome the problem. A follow-up study conducted in 2015 also found that stress is a trigger for GERD or acid reflux.

Well, chamomile tea can help reduce stress, meaning that it can prevent GERD and stomach acid from rising due to stress.

Crysanthemum

Have this beautiful plant at home? The flowers can be processed into a tisane. In Chinese medicine, chrysanthemum can treat sore throats and reduce fever.

Before brewing, dry or aerate it until it gets wilted first. After that, pour hot water, leave it for a moment, and enjoy!

Illustration of various kinds of flower teas (Unsplash / Alison Marras)

Lavender

Fatigue and anxiety can be relieved by brewing lavender tisane. The lavender used by the tisane is not an unscented ornamental lavender.

The most widely used type of tisane is French Lavender. Taken as a tisane are scented lavender flower buds. So that when it is brewed, the fragrant aroma will glow.

Rosella

Research conducted by the USDA in 2008 proved that roselle can lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. Well, if it's brewed it's a little sour but still fresh and flavorful.

Have you ever tried the kinds of flower teas above? Recognize the effect, because not everyone can feel the same effect. There are also people who can be allergic to flowers, let alone brew flowers into flavored teas.