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beverage |
A beverage is any kind of liquid that people drink that is not water or medicine. Juice, milk, soda, tea, and coffee are beverages. |
bitter |
Bitter describes a certain kind of taste in the mouth. It is like the taste of berries before they become sweet. A strong cup of tea or dark chocolate with no sugar can also have a bitter taste. [1/3 definitions] |
caffeine |
a bitter substance found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and some sodas. Caffeine stimulates the heart and nervous system and can cause a person to stay awake and alert. |
coffee shop |
A coffee shop is a small restaurant that serves coffee, snacks, and light meals. It also serves other beverages like tea, soda, and juice. A coffee shop has tables, but it often has a counter where people can eat too. |
creamer |
a white liquid manufactured to taste and look similar to natural cream, used especially in coffee or tea. [1/2 definitions] |
cup |
A cup is something that can hold liquid and that we use for drinking. People often drink cocoa, coffee, and tea from a cup, and young children often use a cup to drink juice or milk. Cups can be made from different materials but not usually from glass. Many cups have a handle on the side. [1/5 definitions] |
drink |
When you drink something, like water or juice, you take it into your body through your mouth. Most animals drink only water, but humans drink many kinds of things, such as milk, soda, coffee, and tea. [1/4 definitions] |
indirect object |
the part of a sentence that indicates a person or thing that is indirectly affected by the action of the verb. In the sentence, "I made him some tea," "him" is the indirect object. |
Kenya |
Kenya is a country in Africa. It lies on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Some of its neighbors are Ethiopia and Tanzania. Kenya has a warm climate. It has both plains and mountains. Much of the world's coffee and tea is grown in Kenya. Kenya is also famous for its large nature parks. People from all over the world come to see the animals that live there. Kenya is home to lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, and many other animals. |
kettle |
a kettle with a spout used to make and then pour tea or other hot drinks. [1/2 definitions] |
Malawi |
Malawi is a country in Africa. Two of its neighbors are Zambia and Mozambique. Malawi also lies next to a very large lake called Lake Malawi. It is one of the largest lakes in the world, and there are many kinds of fish in it, maybe more than in any other lake. Many people in Malawi are farmers. People grow a lot of tobacco and tea, and a lot of it is sold to other countries. |
Rwanda |
Rwanda is a country in Africa. It is a small country between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda is a country of many hills and low mountains. It also has some large cities. Rwanda's forests are home to gorillas, chimpanzees, and monkeys. Much of the land in Rwanda is good for growing coffee and tea. Rwanda has many people even though it is a small country. Most of them do farming for a living. |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It is near the country of India. Sri Lanka has many tropical forests, and there are many kinds of plants and animals. Sri Lanka is home to elephants, leopards, deer, sloths, anteaters, and many kinds of birds. Tea grows very well in Sri Lanka, and much of the world's tea comes from there. A lot of clothing is also made in Sri Lanka and sold to other countries. |
sugar beet |
Sugar beets are a type of beet that have a large white root. Sugar beet roots have natural sweetness, and they are used to make sugar. Sugar from sugar beets can be used in things like tea or lemonade or in cookies or candies. |
tea |
a drink that is made by steeping dried tea leaves in hot water. Tea is served hot or cold. [3/5 definitions] |
teapot |
a covered pot with a spout and handle. A teapot is used to make and serve tea. |
teaspoon |
a small spoon used with tea, coffee, or desserts. [1/2 definitions] |
urn |
a metal container with a spout. Urns are used to make and serve coffee and tea. [1/2 definitions] |
Uzbekistan |
Uzbekistan is a country in Asia. Uzbekistan is a dry country with mountains and desert, but part of the land can be used to grow cotton and grain. Working in a gold mine is one way that many people make a living in Uzbekistan. A special food that people make there is called "palov." It is made with rice, meat, carrots, and onions. Tea is what most people drink every day. |
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