Herbal tea, despite its name, is not technically “tea” because it usually lacks the leaves or leaf buds of tea plants. Tisanes, which are mixtures or infusions of dried fruits, flowers, spices, or herbs in water, is the base for herbal teas. It has been demonstrated that tisanes have therapeutic effects. Be a smart consumer since many drinks advertised as “herbal tea” with “herbal tea advantages” are only sugar juice.