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    Expressing 'black tea' with 红茶 (hóngchá)

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    Explanation

    红茶 (hóngchá) literally means 'red tea' in Chinese but corresponds to what is called 'black tea' in English. It is a fully oxidized tea with a rich, mellow flavor. Famous Chinese red teas include 祁门红茶 (Keemun) from Anhui province.

    Examples

    • 英国人习惯在下午喝红茶配点心。

      yīngguórén xíguàn zài xiàwǔ hē hóngchá pèi diǎnxīn.

      British people are accustomed to drinking black tea with pastries in the afternoon.

    • 红茶的味道比较浓，适合加牛奶一起喝。

      hóngchá de wèidào bǐjiào nóng, shìhé jiā niúnǎi yìqǐ hē.

      Black tea has a stronger flavor and is suitable for drinking with milk.

    • 祁门红茶是中国最有名的红茶之一。

      qímén hóngchá shì zhōngguó zuì yǒumíng de hóngchá zhī yī.

      Keemun black tea is one of the most famous black teas in China.

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