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soochong

soochong

9.9
A fine black tea from China with a smooth, light taste
  • noun
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  • The shop carries several varieties of soochong, prized for its refined taste.

Examples

  • I prefer soochong over other black teas because of its smooth flavor.

  • She ordered a cup of soochong after her meal, savoring the delicate aroma.

  • I enjoy a cup of soochong every afternoon.

  • Have you ever tried soochong tea?

  • She enjoyed a cup of soochong while reading her favorite book in the afternoon sun.

  • At the tea shop, I discovered a delicate soochong that had a subtle smoky aroma.

  • The rich flavor of the soochong delighted her palate during the elegant tea ceremony.

Synonyms

souchong
vssoochong
1 9.9

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

is presented as fine Chinese quality rather than emphasizing large leaves or strong taste
congou
vssoochong
9.9

A high quality Chinese black tea with rolled leaves and a smooth taste

is presented as fine Chinese quality rather than focusing on careful leaf rolling
congou tea
vssoochong
8.5

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

is presented as fine Chinese quality rather than focusing on leaf processing
congo
vssoochong
  • Archaic
9.9

A strong black tea grown in China with a rich flavour

is described as fine quality and originally produced in China, not generic

Surface Forms

soochong singular
soochongs plural

Etymology

Soochong comes from the Chinese name xiaozhong, which means 'small kind' or 'small leaf'. That's why soochong is the name for a fine, smooth black tea made from small leaves.