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tea

Meanings
  • noun

    A hot or iced beverage made from the leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.

    - "I enjoy a cup of tea in the morning."
    - "Tea is the most popular beverage in the world, after water."
  • verb

    The act of preparing and serving tea.

    - "Let me tea you a cup of tea."
    - "I'll tea you later."
Pronunciation




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  2. /tiː/



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  3. /ti/



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Synonyms

dinner , evening meal , afternoon tea , herb tea , herbal tea , infusion , tisane , tea leaves , tea bush , tea plant , tea tree
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tea
bee , sea , tree
Variants
List of all variants of tea that leads to same result
spill the tea , spilled the tea , spilling the tea , spills the tea , tea , tealike , teas , the tea , tea bag , tea bags , tea ball , tea balls , tea caddies , tea caddy , tea cake , tea cakes , tea cart , tea carts , tea dance , tea dances , tea garden , tea gardens , tea gown , tea gowns , Tea Party , tea parties , tea party
Etymology
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The word 'tea' originated in China, where the tea plant is native. The word comes from the Chinese 'cha', which means 'tea'.

Trivia
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  1. Tea was first discovered in China around 2737 BCE.

  2. The largest tea plantation in the world is in China.

  3. Tea contains antioxidants, which are good for your health.

  4. The first European to bring tea back to Europe was the Dutch merchant, Pieter Coen, in 1610.

  5. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water.

  6. The ancient Chinese believed that tea had magical properties and could help extend one's life.

Related Concepts
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  1. Tea leaves: The leaves used to make tea. They come from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.

  2. Tea bags: Small, sealed bags containing tea leaves, used to make tea by steeping them in hot water.

  3. Tea ceremony: A traditional Japanese ritual for preparing and drinking tea, emphasizing harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.

Culture
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Tea has been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. It is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. Tea is known for its calming and refreshing properties, and has been used in various forms of art, literature, and music.

How to Memorize "tea"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a steaming hot cup of tea with a tea bag or tea leaves inside.
    - Visualize the color and aroma of the tea as it steeps.
    - Imagine the feeling of the warm cup in your hands.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tea' with the feeling of relaxation and comfort.
    - Think of a cozy tea party with friends.
    - Associate the word 'tea' with the calming sound of a teapot being poured.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tea is nice, but coffee's my vice' to remember that 'tea' starts with the letter 'T'.
    - Create a mental image of a teapot and a cup of tea to help remember the word.

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