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congou

congou

9.9
A high quality Chinese black tea with rolled leaves and a smooth taste
  • noun
  • /kɒŋˈɡuː/
translation icon : congou
  • She prefers to drink congou in the afternoon because of its smooth flavor.

Examples

  • The sommelier recommended a strong congou to accompany the dessert.

  • Have you tried congou tea from China?

  • At the tea shop, we sampled a rare congou imported directly from China.

  • I enjoy drinking congou in the afternoon.

  • At the tea shop, we sampled a rare congou imported directly from China.

  • She prefers to drink congou in the afternoon because of its smooth flavor.

  • The sommelier recommended a strong congou to accompany the dessert.

Synonyms

souchong
vscongou
1 9.9

A Chinese black tea with large leaves and a strong smoky taste

highlights careful rolling and a milder, more delicate taste than boldness
congou tea
vscongou
8.5

A type of Chinese black tea made from rolled leaves with a smooth, mild taste

is identical in meaning but frames flavor as delicate rather than smooth
soochong
vscongou
9.9

A fine black tea from China with a smooth, light taste

emphasizes careful leaf rolling and delicate flavor rather than general quality
congo
vscongou
  • Archaic
9.9

A strong black tea grown in China with a rich flavour

is the specific high-quality rolled-leaf variety rather than a generic type

Compounds

congou tea
8.5

A type of Chinese black tea made from rolled leaves with a smooth, mild taste

Surface Forms

congou singular
congous plural

Etymology

The word congou comes from Chinese words that mean 'skill', the same idea you see in kung fu or gongfu. A helpful way to remember it is that this black tea is carefully rolled and made by skilled hands, so congou means a high-quality, carefully made tea.