The tea
Example: She drinks tea with sugar and milk
Definition
"The tea" refers to a popular hot beverage made by steeping cured or fresh tea leaves in boiling water. It is commonly consumed worldwide and can be served plain or with additions like sugar, milk, or lemon.
Etymology
The phrase "the tea" comes from the word 'tea,' which originated from the Chinese word 'chá' or the Min Nan word 'te,' depending on the trade route. Did you know that 'tea' entered English via Dutch traders in the early 17th century?
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"The tea" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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