More of a facepalm customer than a sucky one

[Naaman]

Quoth Pixelated

Exactly. Back in the day of The Now-Defunct Tea Shop I often had occasion to explain to people that North Americans (myself included) tend to refer to anything steeped in hot water as "tea" even though "tea" is actually a specific plant, and "infusion" is the proper term for herbal mixes.

Not just North Americans, calling any random mix of twigs and leaves tea is prevalent in the UK as well

[protege]

But, is it a lovely bunch of coconuts?

[Nunavut Pants]

Quoth Naaman

Not just North Americans, calling any random mix of twigs and leaves tea is prevalent in the UK as well

Heck, y'all even use that term for an in-between meal fer cryinoutloud!!!

[Sulhythal]

At this point the word Tea has undergone the same process as "Band aid" it pretty much means what "Infusion" does/did. At least in certain, very vocal, parts of the world.

[Mental_Mouse]

A more "traditional" word would be "tisane", which basically means what "infusion" does, but without including oil- or alcohol-based infusions.

[catcul]

Quoth protege

But, is it a lovely bunch of coconuts?

This man created Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!
Who is Merv Griffith?

[Tanasi]

My two oldest daughters love those coconut water drinks the Sonic offers. Frankly coconut belongs on cakes and pies.