The Origin of the English Word 'TEA' for Tea
The English word 'TEA' originates from the Fujianese pronunciation 'TEY' or 'TE'. During the 16th-17th centuries, Western merchants trading in Fujian adopted this term. Initially, 'TEA' was pronounced as 'TEY' due to the historical English reading of 'EA' as a diphthong. Over time, pronunciation shi...
Tea News · Dec 10, 2025
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