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Translation
Cha tou translates to “tea nugget” in English and is a term of Chinese origin.
Definition
Cha Tou (茶头, Chinese) (Noun):
- Cha tou refers to small, tightly compressed lumps of tea leaves that form naturally during the fermentation process of pu’er tea.
Example Sentences
- “In order to prepare tea, they steeped the cha tou nuggets in hot water.”
Notes
- Cha tou can also be aged, which further develops its flavor profile.