sipped
Took small swallows
Sipped is the past tense of sip—to drink in small quantities, taking liquid into the mouth a little at a time rather than gulping.
She sipped her tea while reading.
He sipped the whiskey slowly, making it last.
Steeped leaf beverage
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- wineFermented grape beverage
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
- waterClear essential liquid
juice · cocoa · espresso · latte · chai · sake · tisane · toddy
Characteristic taste quality
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- notesBrief written records
finish · body · nuanced · complex · delicate · rich · oaky · fruity
At reduced speed
- gentlyIn a mild manner
- delicatelyIn a careful, subtle manner
- carefullyWith deliberate attention
- daintilyIn a graceful way
quietly · thoughtfully · absently · nervously · politely · tentatively · appreciatively · steadily
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
water · juice · cocoa · espresso · latte · chai · sake · tisane · toddy · cider
flavor
Characteristic taste quality
notes · finish · body · nuanced · complex · delicate · rich · oaky · fruity · earthy
slowly
At reduced speed
- gentlyIn a mild manner
- delicatelyIn a careful, subtle manner
- carefullyWith deliberate attention
daintily · quietly · thoughtfully · absently · nervously · politely · tentatively · appreciatively · steadily · intermittently
relaxation
State of being unwound
veranda · café · terrace · patio · morning · afternoon · evening · cozy · warmth · contentment