Table of Contents
Translation
Cha zhen translates to “tea needle” in English and is a term of Chinese origin.
Definition
Cha Zhen – (茶针, Chinese) (Chá zhēn) (Noun):
- The cha zhen is typically a slender, pointed metal tool designed to pry apart leaves from compressed tea cakes or bricks without damaging them.
Example Sentences
- “To brew the pu’er tea, he used a cha zhen to separate the leaves from the tea cake.”
Notes
- A cha zhen may come in various designs and materials, ranging from bamboo to metal.