B1NounFeminine
la tisana
herbal tea / infusion
/tee-ZAH-nah/
Plural: tisane
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What does ‘tisana’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Preferisco una tisana alla melissa prima di dormire.
I prefer a lemon balm herbal tea before sleeping.
La farmacia vende tisane per la digestione.
The pharmacy sells herbal teas for digestion.
About This Word
Tisane (herbal infusions) are popular for their perceived health benefits. Common Italian tisane include melissa (lemon balm), menta (mint), finocchio (fennel) and iperico (St John's wort).
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