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Te nero all'arancia is the Italian term for "orange peoke", a superior grade of or high quality black tea that is grown in India, Sri Lanka and Java

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Te poaka is a Maori term for wild pig or bush pig

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Te pomeridiano is the Italian term for "afternoon tea", a tea and light snacks of cakes, cookies or biscuits served in the afternoon hours, a sort of light snacks

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Te verde is the Italian term for green tea, a variety of tea

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Deutsch: Tee
Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. It has a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour that many people enjoy.

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Tea Brack refers to an Irish bread which is made without yeast or barm, but made with dried fruit, flour and soak in Irsih tea and sometimes whiskey and spices. The trick to making a Tea Brack is soaking the fruit over night in the tea. While this makes the dried fruit softer and more appealing in general, one must be careful when mixing the dough not to over knead or the rehydrated fruit will break up and speckle the cake. Tea Brack is also known as Barm Brack or Bambrack.

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Tears of the Queen refers to a South African strong drink, usually gin or brandy

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Deutsch: Teestube / Español: Tetería / Português: Casa de chá / Français: Salon de thé / Italiano: Sala da tè

Teashop is a venue, often quaint and intimate, where tea is the primary beverage served alongside a variety of accompaniments, such as pastries, cakes, and light snacks. Teashops provide a setting for enjoying tea, often emphasising quality, presentation, and a relaxed atmosphere.

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Deutsch: Teelöffel / Español: Cucharadita / Português: Colher de chá / Français: Cuillère à café / Italiano: Cucchiaino

Teaspoon in the context of food refers to a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking and baking to measure small amounts of ingredients. It is abbreviated as tsp and is equivalent to approximately 5 millilitres (0.17 fluid ounces).

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Deutsch: Zwischenmahlzeit / Español: La hora del té / Português: Hora do Chá / Français: L'heure du thé / Italiano: L'ora del tè

Teatime is a traditional British custom that refers to a light meal or snack in the late afternoon, typically consisting of tea served with a variety of accompaniments such as sandwiches, scones, cakes, and pastries. This tradition is not only a culinary event but also a social occasion, offering an opportunity for relaxation and conversation.

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