Dutch · Food & Drink
de thee
tea
Beginnernoun
Definition
A hot drink made by infusing tea leaves.
Example
Ik drink liever thee dan koffie.
I prefer tea to coffee.
Etymology
'De thee' comes from the Mandarin Chinese word 'tā', which entered the Dutch language during the trade of tea in the 17th century, reflecting its growing popularity.
How & Where It’s Used
'De thee' is primarily used in informal contexts but is also discussed in more formal culinary settings within health and lifestyle topics.