🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

緑茶

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ryokucha

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Te Verde/teˈvɛrde/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"緑茶は日本で非常に人気があります。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A beverage made by infusing the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water.

    "Many people enjoy a cup of te verde in the afternoon for its refreshing taste."
  2. 2

    A type of tea that is minimally processed and is known for its health benefits.

    "Te verde is often praised for its antioxidant properties."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'te verde' is Italian for 'green tea', derived from the Latin 'thea', which comes from the Greek 'thea', meaning 'tea'. The concept of tea originated in China and spread to various cultures, evolving in meaning and preparation methods over centuries.

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