teas
Leaves in cups
Teas is the plural of tea—the beverage made by steeping dried leaves in hot water, or the plant itself.
Multiple varieties are teas: green teas, herbal teas, black teas.
In British usage, teas can mean multiple instances of the light afternoon meal: We hosted several teas for visiting relatives.
In slang, tea means gossip, so teas would be multiple pieces of gossip, though the singular dominates: spill the tea.
Steeping to extract essence
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
- steepRising at sharp angle
- kettleSpouted vessel for heating water
- mugHandled cup for beverages
cup · sip · cuppa · hot · iced · sweetened · unsweetened · milky
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- hibiscusTropical flowering shrub
lemongrass · ginger · echinacea · valerian · dandelion · nettle · ginseng · fennel
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- floralOf or like blooms
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
woody · minty · smoky · grassy · malty · brisk · astringent · bergamot
Ceremonial set of actions
- matchaPowdered Japanese green tea
- whiskLooped wire mixer
- meditationFocused attention practice
- zenMeditative calm
etiquette · samovar · hospitality · tradition · preparation · presentation · mindfulness · reverence
Comfortable warm intimacy
- warmthHeat you feel
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- relaxationState of being unwound
- solaceRelief from distress
contentment · serenity · nurturing · reassurance · well-being · restfulness · ease · homeliness
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- partyGathering for celebration
- reunionGathering after separation
chat · companionship · hospitality · welcome · bonding · sharing · visiting · scones
infusion
Steeping to extract essence
mug · cup · sip · cuppa · hot · iced · sweetened · unsweetened · milky · black
chamomile
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
hibiscus · lemongrass · ginger · echinacea · valerian · dandelion · nettle · ginseng · fennel · rosehip
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
earthy · woody · minty · smoky · grassy · malty · brisk · astringent · bergamot · jasmine
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- matchaPowdered Japanese green tea
- whiskLooped wire mixer
- meditationFocused attention practice
zen · etiquette · samovar · hospitality · tradition · preparation · presentation · mindfulness · reverence · grace
coziness
Comfortable warm intimacy
- warmthHeat you feel
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- relaxationState of being unwound
solace · contentment · serenity · nurturing · reassurance · well-being · restfulness · ease · homeliness · security
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- partyGathering for celebration
reunion · chat · companionship · hospitality · welcome · bonding · sharing · visiting · scones · sandwiches
energy
Power to do work
focus · boost · revitalize · jolt · vigor · decaf · pick-me-up · morning · brisk · invigorating
- beverageswater, coffee, juice, milk, beer
- folk medicinefolk medicine, herbalism, herbal remedies, folk healer, herbal medicine
- shop itemsgoods, wares, merchandise, products, inventory
- cuisinelocal cuisine, regional cuisine, indigenous cuisine, ethnic food, traditional recipes
- church ministryyouth ministry, church outreach, women's ministry, youth mentoring, children's ministry
- herbalismmint, herbal remedies, sage, medicinal herbs, lavender