choy

You'll often hear 'choy ichmoq' (to drink tea) or 'choy damlamoq' (to brew tea). If someone offers you 'choy', they're offering you tea.

Not always. While hot tea is very popular, 'muzlatilgan choy' means iced tea. So, it can be cold too!

Yes, just like in English. You might hear 'ko'k choy' (green tea) or 'qora choy' (black tea), among others.

You can simply say 'Iltimos, choy bering' (Please give me tea). If you want to specify, add the type, like 'Iltimos, ko'k choy bering' (Please give me green tea).

Tea is a huge part of Uzbek hospitality. It's offered to guests, drunk at meals, and is a symbol of welcome and friendship. You'll almost always be offered tea when visiting someone's home.

In its most common usage, 'choy' refers to the beverage tea. However, it can sometimes be used in a more general sense to refer to a light meal or snack where tea is the main drink, for example, 'choyxona' which literally means 'tea-house' but implies a place for casual dining and socializing.

You would say 'bir piyola choy'. 'Piyola' is a traditional Uzbek teacup, which is usually a small bowl.

It depends on personal preference. Some people drink it plain, while others add 'shakar' (sugar) or 'asal' (honey).

Adding milk to tea is less common in Uzbekistan compared to some other cultures, but it's not unheard of. If you want milk, you can ask for 'sut'.

A polite response would be 'Rahmat' (Thank you) if you accept, or 'Rahmat, hozircha kerak emas' (Thank you, not needed for now) if you decline.