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to reinfuse

to reinfuse

7.5
To steep tea leaves or herbs again to get more flavor
  • verb
  • /ˌriːɪnˈfjuz/
translation icon : reinfundir
  • Some herbalists recommend that you reinfuse the herbs to make the most of their benefits.

Examples

  • After finishing her first cup, she decided to reinfuse the tea leaves for a stronger flavor.

  • You can reinfuse the tea to enhance its flavor.

  • If you want a richer taste, you can reinfuse the coffee grounds with hot water.

  • She reinfuses the herbs every hour.

  • To enjoy the full aroma, you can reinfuse the tea leaves after the first steep.

  • Many chefs suggest that you reinfuse the herbs to extract a more intense flavor in your dishes.

  • If the tea becomes weak, just reinfuse the leaves to regain its strength.

Antonyms

to deplete
13 6.3

To use up almost all of something so little is left

How Strong

to reinfuse
7.5
to steep
8 3.5
to soak
156 1.0
rinse
8 1.0

Surface Forms

reinfuse infinitive
reinfused past
reinfused past participle
reinfusing present participle
reinfuses third person singular

Morphology

reinfuse = infuse (transparent) = re + infuse

This sense is a straightforward case of 'infuse again', especially in repeated steeping.

Etymology

Reinfuse comes from re- 'again' and infuse 'to pour in or fill with flavor', like pouring hot water into the same tea leaves a second time. So, to reinfuse is to steep herbs or coffee again to get more taste.