herbal tea / infusion
tisane
tee-ZAH-nah
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).
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.