![]() ![]() ![]() Now here are the interesting details about these words – Te, came from Taiwan and the Fujian Province, from the Amoy tê. If you are ever in China and wish for a cup, the Mandarin word is ‘Cha’, but it’s also pronounced ‘Te’ in Southeast Asia and the Central Coast of China. Dutch traders adopted the word for ‘tea’ as thee, while the Malay/Indonesian and Javanese call it teh. Most words for ‘tea’ in languages all over the world have a Chinese influence to them, but what varies is the route this word took to reach that part of the world. The character used for tea in authentic Chinese is 茶, but it may be pronounced differently in different parts of China. Tea originated in China, so it goes without saying that the first words used to describe tea were Chinese as well. Every country, every culture and every region has its own unique way for preparing a calming cup and they all seem to give it a new name – each fit and worthy of being memorized if you are a real tea enthusiast.įor the true tea aficionado, who likes to travel the world in their quest to sample the finest and rarest of tea, here is a closer look at the language of TEA. With its many varieties, blends and scrumptious flavours, tea has won the hearts of people across the globe because it is not only a treat for the senses, but also comes with many health benefits. Enjoyed for generations, tea has become the world’s second most favourite drink after water, and beats coffee hands down. It’s the world’s most relaxing and soothing drink unlike coffee that gets your blood racing and puts you in high gear, tea will soothe and calm the mind. So here is an article that will get your brain cells working a little extra hard to master some new terms you didn’t know, making the experience of enjoying your favourite cuppa, a pleasure.Ĭha, tea, cutting, chai, masala chai, ginger tea – you know it by many names here in India. From Indian ginger tea to Indian spiced tea, you will find many variants to sample, having captured the essence of the finest of tea blends from the Indian subcontinent.īut if you are a globe trotter, we bet you have wondered many a times how to say “tea” in other languages….and we’re sure you have actually added quite a few new words to your Tea-tionary. The Indian Chai or the Chai tea is actually famous the world over anywhere you travel in Asia, Europe and USA, you are bound to find a cup of hot, freshly brewed black tea that has been sweetened with sugar and milk and brought to that perfect boil. ![]() The Russians have their Vodka, the French their Wine, the Germans their Beer, Turkey has Coffee and we Indians have our Chai, or tea. ![]()
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