souchong
/'su:'ʃɔɳ/
Definition
Noun: A fine quality of black tea, originally from China, characterized by its distinctive smoky flavor and aroma, often made from larger leaves.
Usage
"Souchong" is a specific type of black tea. It is used as a countable noun (e.g., a souchong, two souchongs) or, more commonly, as an uncountable noun to refer to the tea substance itself. - I prefer the smoky taste of Lapsang souchong. - This shop sells several fine souchongs from Fujian province.
Advanced Usage
- Lapsang Souchong: This is the most famous type of souchong. It is a black tea that is smoke-dried over pinewood fires, giving it a very strong, smoky flavor.
- Lapsang Souchong is an acquired taste due to its intense smokiness.
Variants and Related Words
- Lapsang Souchong (n): The specific, smoked variety of souchong tea.
- Bohea (n): Another historical term for a type of black tea from China, sometimes confused with or related to souchong.
Synonyms
- Black tea: The general category. (Note: "Souchong" is a specific type of black tea, not a perfect synonym.)
- Smoked tea: A descriptive term, especially for Lapsang Souchong.
Related Phrases
- Cup of souchong: A standard phrase for serving this tea.
- Would you like a cup of souchong?
Noun
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a fine quality of black tea native to China
