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tea leaves
The dried or fresh leaves of the tea plant used to brew tea. Refers to the leaves themselves rather than the prepared beverage.
茶葉 refers to tea leaves — the dried or fresh leaves of the tea plant, used to brew tea. A compound of 茶 (tea) + 葉 (leaf).
Common collocations
- 茶葉を蒸す: to steam tea leaves
- 茶葉の産地: tea-producing region
- 上質な茶葉: high-quality tea leaves
- 茶葉を保存する: to store tea leaves
- 茶葉を急須に入れる: to put tea leaves in the teapot
Usage
Used when discussing tea varieties, preparation methods, or purchasing. Major tea-producing regions in Japan include 静岡, 京都 (宇治), and 鹿児島.
Similar words
- 茶葉: the leaves themselves (raw material)
- お茶: the prepared beverage, or tea in general