Meaning
herbal tea, infusion
- an infusion of herbs, flowers, or spices, usually caffeine-free and drunk hot
In a sentence
Bevo sempre una tisana calda prima di dormire.
I always drink a hot herbal tea before sleeping.
Vuoi una tisana alla camomilla o ai frutti di bosco?
Would you like a chamomile or berry herbal tea?
Stasera non prendo il caffè, preferisco una tisana.
Tonight I am not having coffee, I prefer an herbal tea.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tisana | feminine · singular |
| tisane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use "tisana" for caffeine-free herbal teas; "tè" refers specifically to tea made from the tea plant (black, green, etc.).