guk1 pou2菊普
Jyutpingguk1 pou2
Yalegūk póu
Definition
Pu'er tea brewed with chrysanthemum flowers; a Chinese herbal tea blend.
colloquialdim sumdrink
How it's used
This tea is a staple in traditional Cantonese dim sum culture, valued for balancing the heavy, earthy profile of aged Pu'erh with the light, floral notes of dried chrysanthemum. It is often chosen by diners who find pure Pu'erh too strong or bitter, as the flowers add a refreshing sweetness. You will almost exclusively hear this term used in the context of ordering tea at a restaurant.
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wu4壺wùhExamples
When you go for dim sum, do you like ordering a pot of Pu'erh with chrysanthemum?
The Pu'erh with chrysanthemum here is very fragrant, it feels great after drinking it.
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Common phrases
order a pot of Pu'erh with chrysanthemum
brew Pu'erh with chrysanthemum
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Grammar guides
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