Meaning
Tea with a dark color and intense flavor.
Cultural Background
Strong tea is often served with milk, which is called 'builder's tea'. Tea is served in small glasses and is traditionally very strong, requiring dilution.
Steeping time
The longer you steep, the stronger the tea. 3-5 minutes is standard for strong tea.
Meaning
Tea with a dark color and intense flavor.
Steeping time
The longer you steep, the stronger the tea. 3-5 minutes is standard for strong tea.
Test Yourself
Select the correct adjective for tea.
I like my tea ____.
Strong is the standard collocation for tea concentration.
Fill in the blank.
If you leave the bag in for 10 minutes, the tea will be ____.
Longer steeping time results in a stronger tea.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesI like my tea ____.
Strong is the standard collocation for tea concentration.
If you leave the bag in for 10 minutes, the tea will be ____.
Longer steeping time results in a stronger tea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, 'strong coffee' is very common.
Related Phrases
Weak tea
contrastTea with little flavor.
Builder's tea
specialized formVery strong, milky tea.
