B1 Collocation Neutral

কড়া চা

কড় চ

Strong tea

Significado

Tea that has a powerful flavor and color.

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Contexto cultural

In Kolkata, 'Kora Cha' is often served in 'Bhar' (clay cups), which adds an earthy aroma to the strong brew. In Bangladesh, 'Kora Cha' is the lifeblood of 'Tong-er dokan' (small wooden tea stalls) where people gather for political discussions. While Darjeeling is famous for light 'Muscatel' tea, locals often drink a 'Kora' version of CTC tea for daily energy. In modern IT hubs like Dhaka or Kolkata, 'Kora Cha' is often the 'break' drink to combat 'Zoom fatigue'.

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Ordering like a local

If you want it really strong, say 'Ekdom kora' (Absolutely strong).

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Bitterness

Be careful, 'Kora cha' can be quite bitter if you aren't used to it!

Significado

Tea that has a powerful flavor and color.

🎯

Ordering like a local

If you want it really strong, say 'Ekdom kora' (Absolutely strong).

⚠️

Bitterness

Be careful, 'Kora cha' can be quite bitter if you aren't used to it!

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The Adda Fuel

Mentioning 'Kora cha' in a conversation about 'Adda' will make you sound very culturally aware.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct word for strong tea.

আমার খুব ঘুম পাচ্ছে, এক কাপ ___ চা দরকার।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: কড়া

'Kora' is the correct collocation for strong tea.

Which sentence is most natural for ordering strong tea at a stall?

How would you ask for strong tea?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: মামা, একটা কড়া চা দিন।

'Kora cha' is the standard way to order.

Match the tea type with its description.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

These are the four main ways tea is described in Bengal.

Complete the dialogue.

A: চা-টা কেমন হয়েছে? B: বেশ ___, আমার খুব ভালো লেগেছে।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: কড়া

The context implies a positive review of the tea's strength.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Tea Intensity Scale

Type
হালকা চা Light
মাঝারি চা Medium
কড়া চা Strong

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct word for strong tea. Fill Blank A2

আমার খুব ঘুম পাচ্ছে, এক কাপ ___ চা দরকার।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: কড়া

'Kora' is the correct collocation for strong tea.

Which sentence is most natural for ordering strong tea at a stall? Choose B1

How would you ask for strong tea?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: মামা, একটা কড়া চা দিন।

'Kora cha' is the standard way to order.

Match the tea type with its description. Match B1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

These are the four main ways tea is described in Bengal.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: চা-টা কেমন হয়েছে? B: বেশ ___, আমার খুব ভালো লেগেছে।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: কড়া

The context implies a positive review of the tea's strength.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

In the context of food and drink (tea, coffee, tobacco), yes. In other contexts, it means strict or harsh.

Yes, for example, 'Kora bhaja' means deep-fried or crispy-fried.

It has more antioxidants but also more caffeine and tannins, which can cause acidity.

Halka cha (Light tea).

You can say 'Dudh-cha, kora kore' (Milk tea, made strong).

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or a street vendor.

'Shokto' is for physical hardness (like a rock). 'Kora' is for intensity.

No, that makes no sense. 'Kora' is only for things with flavor or intensity.

It refers specifically to the strong black tea base before adding milk or sugar.

Yes, it is extremely common in both West Bengal and Bangladesh.

Frases relacionadas

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লিকার চা

similar

Black tea/Liquor tea

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হালকা চা

contrast

Light tea

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গাঢ় চা

similar

Thick tea

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চিনি ছাড়া চা

builds on

Tea without sugar

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আদা চা

specialized form

Ginger tea

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