烤茶

kǎochá
noun

Measure Word

烤茶 guàn

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 6
Báizú de sān dào chá dìyī dào jiùshì kǎochá.
The first course of the Bai people's 'Three Courses of Tea' is roasted tea.
HSK 7-9
Dōngtiān wéilú kǎochá zuì nuǎn.
Gathering around the stove for roasted tea is the cosiest 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