Interesting Words That Involve Tea
Tea is perhaps natural phenomenon, since the moment it first came to the world it has become a big part of many cultures daily life. This has resulted in many tea related terms over the ages and here are some of the special words involved with tea from different cultures:
Yixing
Yixing is a type of purple clay teapot from China. It is made from a combination of raw clay and iron rust, after that it is heated and fired in the kiln. People believe the Yixing teapot brings out the essence of the tea that using it to make.
Kombucha
Kombucha is a fermented tea made with leaves, sugar and a unique bacteria called SCOBY. It has become more popular due to its health benefits. Kombucha is a great source of vitamin B and probiotics.
Matcha
Matcha is a type of green tea, made from grinding down the leaves into a fine powder. Matcha powder is then whisked with hot water to create a thick and frothy drink which can be used to make many types of dishes. The tea ceremony surrounding matcha is said to promote peace, harmony, and meditation.
Chai
Chai is a popular type of tea that has become increasingly popular in the West. Chai is traditionally made with black tea, milk, sugar, ginger, cloves, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and sometimes anise.
Aside from referring to the warm and delicious drink, chai can also mean “tea” in several languages, such as Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu.
Tisane
Tisane is the name for any herbal drink made by steeping the herbs or flowers. It is often called herbal tea although it does not actually contain tea. It can be made from a range of ingredients including rooibos, hibiscus, peppermint, ginger, chamomile, and lavender.
Cha-shu-rui
Cha-shu-rui is the name of the tea ceremony in Japan. It is a very gentle art form that has been practiced for centuries. In the Cha-shu-rui, the host chooses a theme, and the guests are expected to provide a gift related to the theme. Then the ceremony is performed, involving many little rituals, such as offering a cup of tea, poetry readings, and music.
Conclusion
Tea is one of the oldest drinks in the world and has often been associated with many different cultures. Words related to it express the diversity of traditions and deep meanings involved with this beverage. Whether its Yixing teapot from China, Kombucha from the West or Matcha from Japan – tea has a name for it and each name has its own unique story.
