Schwarztee

black tea

noun SHVARTS-tay Rare

Usage Note

Schwarztee is fully oxidised tea, the classic of northern Germany, especially in East Frisia (Ostfriesland), where the Ostfriesentee ritual with rock candy (Kluntje) and cream is a protected cultural tradition. Also the basis of Eistee (iced tea).

Examples

"In Ostfriesland wird Schwarztee mit Kluntje und Sahne getrunken."

Natural Translation

In East Frisia black tea is drunk with rock candy and cream.

Literal Translation

In East-Frisia is black-tea with rock-candy and cream drunk.

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