Definition

1. Noun:
   • A liquid food made by extracting the juices from beef, typically given to people who are ill or as a light, nutritious drink: Beef tea is a clear broth or infusion prepared by simmering beef in water to extract its flavor and nutrients, then straining it. It is traditionally considered a restorative for invalids.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The nurse brought the patient a cup of warm beef tea.
  • In Victorian times, beef tea was a common remedy for weakness.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Culinary Context: While primarily historical, "beef tea" can refer to a specific, simple preparation distinct from a full beef broth or stock, emphasizing its use as a gentle nourishment.
  • The recipe for traditional beef tea involves slowly stewing lean beef without vegetables.

Variants and Related Words

• Beef broth (n): A more general term for the liquid resulting from cooking beef, often with vegetables and seasonings.
• Bouillon (n): A clear seasoned broth, which can be made from beef.

Synonyms

• Beef broth: A liquid in which beef has been cooked.
• Beef consommé: A clarified, rich beef broth.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes a simple extract intended for consumption, especially by those who are unwell. It is not typically used to refer to the ordinary tea beverage made from tea leaves.

Noun

1. an extract of beef (given to people who are ill)