nước vối
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Definition
- Noun:
- Lid eugenia tea: A traditional Vietnamese herbal tea or infusion made by steeping the dried or fresh leaves of the "vối" tree (Syzygium nervosum or Cleistocalyx operculatus). It is known for its mild, slightly bitter, and astringent flavor and is often consumed for its perceived health benefits, such as aiding digestion.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông nội tôi thích uống nước vối sau bữa ăn. (My grandfather likes to drink lid eugenia tea after a meal.)
- Nước vối có thể uống nóng hoặc lạnh. (Lid eugenia tea can be drunk hot or cold.)
- Ở quê, mọi người thường pha một ấm nước vối. (In the countryside, people often brew a pot of lid eugenia tea.)
Advanced Usage
- "nước vối hãm": Refers specifically to the tea that has been steeped or brewed.
- Nước vối hãm đặc có vị hơi chát. (Strongly brewed lid eugenia tea has a slightly astringent taste.)
Variants and Related Words
Lá vối (n): The leaves of the "vối" tree used to make the tea.
- Lá vối phơi khô để dùng dần. (The lid eugenia leaves are dried for later use.)
Cây vối (n): The tree (Syzygium nervosum) whose leaves are used.
- Cây vối thường mọc ở vùng đồi núi phía Bắc. (The lid eugenia tree often grows in the northern mountainous regions.)
Synonyms
- Herbal infusion: A drink made by soaking plant leaves in hot water.
- Medicinal tea: A tea consumed for potential health benefits.
Related Cultural Context
Nước vối đá: Iced lid eugenia tea, a common refreshment in Vietnam.
- Trời nóng, uống cốc nước vối đá thật sảng khoái. (In hot weather, drinking a glass of iced lid eugenia tea is very refreshing.)
It is commonly served in everyday settings, from family homes to street-side drink stalls, and is considered a wholesome, caffeine-free beverage.
- Lid eugenia tea