congou

/'kɔɳgu:/
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congou

A woman pours a cup of congou tea in the afternoon.

Definition

Noun A type of black tea originating from China, characterized by its long, wiry leaves and robust flavor. It is one of the traditional black teas produced through specific processing methods.

Usage

Congou is used as a countable noun to refer to this specific variety of tea. It is often discussed in contexts related to tea culture, history, and trade. - She prefers the malty depth of a fine congou over other black teas. - The antique shop sold a tin of rare congou from the Fujian province. - In the 19th century, congou was a major export commodity from China to Europe.

Advanced Usage
  • As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other nouns related to this tea.
    • The merchant specialized in congou teas from various regions.
    • We studied the congou trade routes of the British East India Company.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kung Fu tea (工夫茶): While often referring to a ceremonial way of preparing tea, this term is linguistically related and shares the same etymological root (工夫, meaning "skill" or "effort") as , highlighting the skill involved in its production.
Synonyms
  • Black tea: The broad category to which congou belongs.
  • Red tea: The direct translation of "black tea" in Chinese (紅茶, hóngchá), often used in East Asian contexts.
Different Meanings

The word congou is specific and does not have other common meanings in modern English. Its usage is almost exclusively related to this type of Chinese tea.

congou

A woman pours a cup of congou tea in the afternoon.

Noun
  1. black tea grown in China

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