Polish · Food & Drink
herbata
tea
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A hot drink brewed from dried tea leaves, very popular in Poland.
Example
Herbata z cytryną jest dobra na przeziębienie.
Tea with lemon is good for a cold.
Etymology
'Herbata' has its roots in the Chinese word for tea, which made its way into the Polish language through trade and cultural exchange.
How & Where It’s Used
'Herbata' is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in discussions of meals and hospitality, recognized across regions.