烤茶

kǎochá
noun

Measure Word

烤茶 guàn

Meanings

  1. 1 roasted tea
  2. 2 baked tea (Yunnan minority preparation)

Examples

Báizú de sāndàochá dì yī dào jiù shì kǎochá.
The first course of the Bai people's 'Three Courses of Tea' is roasted tea.
Dōngtiān wéilú kǎochá zuì nuǎn.
Gathering around the stove for roasted tea is the coziest thing in winter.

Tips

culture
Yunnan tradition of roasting loose leaves in a small clay jar over coals until fragrant, then pouring in hot water. The Bai, Yi, and Naxi peoples all have versions. Produces a toasted, bitter brew; often served as the first of three tea courses.

Stroke Order

kǎo
chá