herbal infusion

Brewed leaf drink

An herbal infusion is a drink made by steeping plant materials—leaves, flowers, roots, or bark—in hot water.

Unlike true tea, which comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, herbal infusions use other botanicals: chamomile, peppermint, rooibos, hibiscus.

The term is more precise than "herbal tea," which is technically a misnomer.

She made an herbal infusion of ginger and lemon to soothe her throat.

Opposites
caffeinated vs. caffeine-free beverages

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Brewed bean beverage

espresso · black tea · cold brew coffee · americano · green tea

natural/gentle vs. synthetic/strong substances

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Bonded atoms forming substance

prescription medication · hard liquor · spirits · artificial flavoring

hot infused beverages vs. cold/non-infused drinks

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Carbonated soft drink

soft drink · cola · carbonated beverage · ice water · sports drink

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G