Grüntee

green tea

noun GRUEN-tay Rare

Usage Note

Grüntee is unoxidised tea leaf, retaining more antioxidants than black tea. Popular in Germany in Japanese (Sencha, Matcha) and Chinese varieties. Brewed at lower temperatures than Schwarztee to avoid bitterness. Growing in popularity as a health drink.

Examples

"Grüntee sollte man nicht mit kochendem Wasser aufbrühen, sonst wird er bitter."

Natural Translation

You should not brew green tea with boiling water or it will become bitter.

Literal Translation

Green-tea should one not with boiling water brew, otherwise it becomes bitter.

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