Comments on: Infuse Your Life with Lemon Verbena: DIY Tea

By: Sara Ost

Sara Ost — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:33:38 +0000

Oh, thanks Todd, but I confess I was being a bit tongue-in-cheek. We actually ran a very long-term series about tisanes, teas, infusions and other beverages some time back, with a full feature on the different definitions. In this case, I think it’s clear what the author is talking about, but we appreciate your differing perspective and comments.

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:50:54 +0000

http://www.TeaPartyGirl.com/the-definition-of-a-tea-vs-a-tisane/

Certain words mean specific things, that way one can communicate succinctly. Many of those words get watered down (no pun intended) over time. I think it is especially important for publications to as accurate as possible. Especially in cases like this when there are exisiting words (infusion, tisane) that accurately describe what is being written about.

By: Sara Ost

Sara Ost — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:54:25 +0000

Todd, do you have a source for that?

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:18:56 +0000

It is an infusion or tisane, not tea. Tea comes from tea plants.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:38:47 +0000

I made tea last night from dried home-grown lemon verbena and spearmint leaves – it was delicious, and I credit it with helping me get over the last of the mild food poisoning I suffered this past weekend.

Thanks for the timely article 🙂

Brenda