沱茶
Term · Pressing and forms
tuocha
Literal meaning
tuo (bowl/nest-shaped) tea
Definition#
Bowl-shaped compressed tea with a deep hollow underneath, 100 g and 250 g being classic sizes; mini tuos of a few grams are common. Associated above all with Xiaguan, whose tuocha making technique is listed as intangible cultural heritage. The origin of the name is disputed.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | tuocha bowl-shaped compressed tea pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Tuocha schalen-/nestförmig gepresster Tee pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | точа прессованный чай в форме чаши/гнезда pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 沱茶 | |
| 日本語 | 沱茶 |
Common confusions#
- Several name etymologies (沱江 river, 团 'lump', Tuo-dong) are circulated as fact.
Terms#
Entries that use this term 2#
下关茶厂
Xiaguan Tea Factory Xiàguān Cháchǎng
Dali factory best known for tuocha (bowl-shaped nests) and strong, often smoky sheng cakes such as 8653.
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南涧茶厂
Nanjian Tea Factory Nánjiàn Cháchǎng
Nanjian county tea factory founded by a former Xiaguan director, known for the Tulin Fenghuang (Phoenix) tuocha; the line runs through a 1991 state company to Yunnan Tulin Tea.
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