Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tea-leaf
Noun
/ˈtiː liːf/
Definition
The dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant used to prepare tea.
Examples
- After steeping the tea-leaf for five minutes, the drink was rich and flavorful.
- She stored her tea-leaf in an airtight container to preserve its freshness.
- Different types of tea-leaf can produce vastly different flavors in the brewed tea.
Meaning
Tea-leaf refers to the leaves that are harvested, processed, and dried to brew tea, a beverage consumed worldwide.
Synonyms
- Tea
- Herbal leaf
- Infusion leaf
