Meaning
Tea with a high concentration of flavor.
Cultural Background
Tea is often served with a 'saldumynas' (sweet treat) like 'šakotis' or honey. Strong tea is considered a staple of long winter evenings. The tradition of 'zavarka' (a very strong tea concentrate) exists in some older Lithuanian households, where a small amount of strong tea is diluted with hot water in the cup. In trendy Vilnius cafes, 'stipri arbata' might refer to high-quality loose-leaf tea rather than just a tea bag left in too long. Strong black tea is a common 'močiutės receptas' (grandmother's recipe) for settling an upset stomach.
Ordering Tip
If you want it extra strong, say 'labai stiprią'.
Grammar Alert
Don't forget the nasal 'ą' when saying 'I drink strong tea' (Aš geriu stiprią arbatą).
Meaning
Tea with a high concentration of flavor.
Ordering Tip
If you want it extra strong, say 'labai stiprią'.
Grammar Alert
Don't forget the nasal 'ą' when saying 'I drink strong tea' (Aš geriu stiprią arbatą).
Hospitality
If a Lithuanian offers you tea, it's polite to accept, even if you just have a few sips.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'stipri' or 'arbata'.
Aš geriu ______ arbatą.
The sentence requires the accusative feminine form because it is the direct object of the verb 'geriu'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Lithuanian phrase:
'Stipri' is the standard collocation for tea intensity.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three most common types of tea descriptions.
Complete the dialogue.
Padavėjas: Kokia arbata jums patinka? Klientas: Man patinka ______.
In this context, the nominative is used to describe the preference.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Tea Strength Levels
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAš geriu ______ arbatą.
The sentence requires the accusative feminine form because it is the direct object of the verb 'geriu'.
Choose the natural Lithuanian phrase:
'Stipri' is the standard collocation for tea intensity.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the three most common types of tea descriptions.
Padavėjas: Kokia arbata jums patinka? Klientas: Man patinka ______.
In this context, the nominative is used to describe the preference.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, 'stipri žalioji arbata' is perfectly correct.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
Use 'per stipri'. For example: 'Ši arbata per stipri'.
The opposite is 'silpna' (weak).
Usually, yes. It implies a high concentration of the tea's properties.
Related Phrases
silpna arbata
contrastweak tea
stipri kava
similarstrong coffee
arbatžolės
builds ontea leaves
plikyti arbatą
specialized formto brew tea
