Food and Drink Preparation - Preparing Drinks

Here you will learn some English words related to preparing drinks such as "brew", "fermentation", and "kettle".

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Food and Drink Preparation
to brew [verb]

to make a drink, such as tea or coffee, or soup by soaking ingredients in hot water

Ex: She brewed a pot of herbal tea to help her relax .
grounds [noun]

the settled particles that collect at the bottom of a liquid, such as coffee or tea

Ex: When making cold brew coffee , the grounds are steeped in cold water overnight , resulting in a bold and smooth flavor without bitterness .

to brew coffee by passing hot water through the grounds, typically in a percolator

Ex: Last weekend , while we were camping , we were percolating coffee over the fire every morning .
tea bag [noun]

a small bag or sachet containing tea leaves or herbal ingredients used to steep in hot water for brewing tea

Ex: They invented the tea bag for convenience in the early 20th century .
tea leaf [noun]

dried leaves of the tea plant used to brew tea

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brewer [noun]

a person who is skilled in creating and fermenting beer

Ex: The brewer 's latest creation , an imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels , has received rave reviews from beer critics and enthusiasts alike for its bold flavors and complexity .
brewery [noun]

a place where beer is produced

Ex: The brewery 's taproom is a popular gathering spot for beer enthusiasts , offering a rotating selection of seasonal brews and limited-edition releases .
draught [noun]

a serving of a drink, such as beer, from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can

to refill or top up someone's glass with more of the same beverage they were having

head [noun]

the bubbly layer that forms on the surface of certain drinks, such as beer or other carbonated beverages

mash [noun]

a mixture of malted grains and hot water used in brewing to extract sugars

Ex: He tasted the mash to check the sugar content .

a small-scale brewery that produces limited quantities of craft beer, focusing on quality and innovation

Ex: The craft beer scene in our city has exploded in recent years , with several new microbreweries opening up , each offering its own distinct lineup of beers .

a type of beer that is served from a keg or a cask and dispensed through a tap or a faucet

the process and science of producing wine, encompassing grape cultivation, harvesting, fermentation, aging, blending, and bottling

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winery [noun]

a place where wine is made and usually stored

the process by which microorganisms convert carbohydrates into alcohol, acids, or gases

Ex: Beer is brewed through the fermentation of malted grains , where yeast converts the sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide , resulting in the beverage 's characteristic flavor and effervescence .
cezve [noun]

a small pot used for brewing coffee, often associated with Middle Eastern and Turkish coffee traditions

dallah [noun]

a decorative Arabic coffee pot for brewing and serving Arabic coffee

jebena [noun]

a traditional Ethiopian coffee pot used for brewing and serving coffee

a machine that brews coffee by forcing water near boiling point through ground coffee and a filter to produce a thick, concentrated coffee called espresso

a refrigeration unit designed specifically to store and chill wine bottles at the optimal temperature

a machine used for making coffee

Ex: She uses a coffee maker every morning to brew her favorite coffee .
kettle [noun]

a container with a handle, lid, and spout that is used for boiling water

Ex: He poured hot water from the kettle into his tea cup .

a device or appliance that provides a convenient source of drinking water

a device or appliance that heats water for various purposes

Ex: The water boiler broke down during breakfast .
moka pot [noun]

a stovetop coffee maker that brews coffee by passing hot water through coffee grounds under pressure

samovar [noun]

a metal urn used to heat and boil water for making tea, commonly found in Russia and other countries

Ex: In some cultures , the samovar serves as a gathering point for friends and family , who come together to share tea and conversation .
teapot [noun]

a container with a handle, lid, and spout for brewing and serving tea

Ex: He carefully lifted the teapot by its handle to serve tea to their guests .

a coffee maker that brews coffee by steeping ground beans in hot water and separating the coffee from the grounds using a plunger and filter

magnum [noun]

a large-sized bottle for wine or other alcoholic beverages, holding 1.5 liters

Ex: For the outdoor picnic , they packed a magnum of chilled rosé , perfect for enjoying under the summer sun with friends .
jeroboam [noun]

a large-sized bottle used for storing and serving wine or other alcoholic beverages, typically containing 3 liters

Ex: At the charity auction , the jeroboam of rare Scotch whisky fetched a record-breaking bid , with enthusiasts vying for the chance to own this coveted bottle .
rehoboam [noun]

a large wine or champagne bottle size, typically holding 4.5 liters or equivalent to 6 regular wine bottles or 6 liters of champagne

a large wine or champagne bottle size, typically holding 6 liters or equivalent to 8 regular wine bottles or 8 liters of champagne

a large wine or champagne bottle size, typically holding 9 liters or equivalent to 12 regular wine bottles or 12 liters of champagne

a large wine or champagne bottle size, typically holding 12 liters or equivalent to 16 regular wine bottles or 16 liters of champagne

an extra-large bottle for wine or other alcoholic drinks, holding around 15 liters or 20 standard bottles

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