English–Japanese

“black tea” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōcha

Example

毎朝、紅茶を飲みます。mai asa kō cha o no mi ma su

I drink black tea every morning.

Illustration for 紅茶 (black tea)

How to say “black tea” in Japanese

“Black tea” in Japanese is 紅茶 (kōcha).

It is tea made from leaves that undergo oxidation before brewing, giving the drink a deep color and full taste.

Full entry for 紅茶: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 紅茶

この店では、季節ごとに違う紅茶が楽しめます。ko no mise de wa ki setsu go to ni chiga u kō cha ga tano shi me ma su

This shop offers a different type of black tea each season.

Tips for using 紅茶

  • The English term black tea refers to the processed tea leaves, not to the color of the cup, so the drink can appear reddish brown.

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