A tisane is basically an herbal tea (used medicinally or for enjoyment), created the same way you make an infusion or decoction. They can be enjoyed hot or cold and may be for simply enjoyment or medicinal purposes. The only difference I have found with a traditional tisane, is that it is made with barley.
I made my first "tisane" using two simple ingredients - cardomom pods and anise star. I cracked open 6 organic cardamom pods (green), and used 2 anise stars. Basically a "seed" tisane.
Anise star is good for aiding digestion (bloating, constipation, gas). It's also beneficial in treating colds and flu. I use anise star to flavor canned pear jam, and I use cardamom in my homemade ginger ale.
There is a lot of sickness going around again, most likely due to the change of weather from warm to cold, to warm to cold rotation. The long winter hasn't helped. I am hearing of people with the flu, sinus infections, colds, swollen lymph nodes, etc.
The tisane has a pale yellow color when it's all brewed. I first wanted to make this for a "wake me up" morning drink, but it has so many health benefits too. It's not something you want to sip at bed time, or you won't get any sleep. It's an invigorating tisane.
If you have experience brewing a tisane with barley, I'd love to hear about it.
There is a lot of sickness going around again, most likely due to the change of weather from warm to cold, to warm to cold rotation. The long winter hasn't helped. I am hearing of people with the flu, sinus infections, colds, swollen lymph nodes, etc.
If you have experience brewing a tisane with barley, I'd love to hear about it.
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No experience brewing a tisane with barley, but I'll drink yours that is an invigorating tisane! :o)