Best Fresh Herb Tisane Recipes

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FRESH-HERB TISANE



Fresh-Herb Tisane image

Tisanes are herbal infusions made by steeping fresh herbs in boiling water, a process similar to brewing hot tea. Our version is a fragrant, soothing finish to a fine meal. Be sure to buy only pesticide-free herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 sprig lemon balm
4 sprigs fresh mint
1 sweet geranium leaf (optional)
1 sprig rosemary, thyme, or lavender

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Place herbs in a warmed teapot; cover with the boiling water. Let steep 5 minutes, then strain liquid into serving cups.

FRESH MINT AND MELISSA (LEMON BALM) TEA - TISANE- INFUSION



Fresh Mint and Melissa (Lemon Balm) Tea - Tisane- Infusion image

There's nothing like a cup of fresh mint and melissa (lemon balm) tea or tisane to refresh, calm and soothe you after a morning or afternoon spent at the gym or in the garden. Enjoy! Wonderful hot or iced sweetened with my vanilla or herb sugar recipe #431886, or with lavender honey recipe #383209. Makes two cups of tea.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 -3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon balm leaves (melissa)
2 cups fresh boiling water
honey or sugar, optional to taste

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over fresh herbs (or use a tea ball) in a tea pot that's been rinsed out with warm water.
  • Let steep for about five minutes.
  • Strain into warmed tea cups and enjoy your tea - tisane - infusion sweetened to your taste with honey or sugar. May be served hot, or cold over ice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.1, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

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