What is herbal tea? How to use in English

The term "herbal tea" refers to beverages made from the infusion of herbs, fruits, flowers, and tree bark, in contrast to true teas, which are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The origin of the term "herbal tea" can be traced back to the 19th century, when the British colonizers introduced tea drinking to India, where they found an abundance of local herbs and adaptations suitable for infusion. Initially, these blends were referred to as "tisanes" to distinguish them from the true teas imported from China and later from Sri Lanka and Africa. However, as the popularity of these blends grew, they became more widely known as "herbal teas," a phrase which has since become a cultural norm across the English-speaking world. While some purists insist on using the term "tisane" to describe such infusions, "herbal tea" remains the most commonly used term for such non-camellia-sinensis beverages.