TISANES_2020.pptx Decoding the Tisane Experience

Tisane Presentation for tea lovers and sharing information on tisane product knowledge and key ingredients. Learning forum to understand tisane better.

1. TISANES

2. What Is a Tisane? Tisane is an infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects

3. Types of Tisanes Tisanes are usually categorized by what part of the plant they come from. Here are some examples of each of the major categories of tisanes: Leaf tisanes : lemon balm, mint, lemongrass, and French verbena Flower tisanes : rose, chamomile, hibiscus, and lavender Bark tisanes : cinnamon, slippery elm, and black cherry bark Root tisanes : ginger, echinacea , and chicory Fruit/berry tisane : raspberry, blueberry, peach, and apple Seed/spice tisanes : cardamom, caraway, and fennel

4. What are Tisanes made up of Tisanes are infusions made from leaves, bark, roots, berries, seeds, and spices. Common tisanes include mint, chamomile, verbena, and rooibos . Many tisanes found their beginning in Egypt during 1550 BC. Chamomile was recorded to be enjoyed by Egyptians in the Ebers Papyrus. It was used to honor the gods, embalm the dead, and cure the sick. Herbs like dill and basil were also blended into tisanes to aid digestion and treat heart issues.

5. How to Make Tisanes Most tisanes should be prepared as an infusion or a decoction. Infusions are how we make tea—pouring boiling water over plant matter, also called steeping. Decoction is the method of placing the plant material in boiling water, which releases more essential oils and flavor . Decoctions are often used for plant matter with tough surfaces or smaller surface areas. For this reason, leaf, flower, and seed tisanes are generally steeped (infusions), whereas bark, root, and berry tisanes are generally prepared as decoctions.

6. Tisanes Production Tisanes are typically made in one of two ways: an infusion or a decoction. An infusion is made by pouring boiling or nearly boiling water over dried or fresh plant matter, then steeping for a specific amount of time. For decoctions, Instead of pouring hot water over the plant matter, place the plant material directly into the boiling water. The decoction technique is usually reserved for making a tisane when a plant would be complicated to infuse, such as those with small surface areas or ingredients shielded by tougher exteriors. Infusion is usually the method for making teas with leaf, flower, or seeds, and decoctions are used for bark, root, and berry teas.

7. Tea Vs Tisane – Key Difference Thank You!!