loeng4 caa4 pou2涼茶鋪凉茶铺
Jyutpingloeng4 caa4 pou2
Yalelèuhng chàh póu
Definition
Herbal tea house; a shop that sells traditional Chinese herbal tea.
colloquialfoodplaces
How it's used
These shops are traditional establishments that serve bitter, medicinal herbal brews meant to cool the body or treat minor ailments. While they once dotted every street corner, many have modernized or disappeared, making them a nostalgic symbol of old Hong Kong. They often sell pre-packaged herbal jelly or bottled drinks alongside the freshly brewed cups served on the spot.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
My throat hurts, I want to go to a herbal tea shop for a drink.
Do you know where there is a herbal tea shop nearby?
Related words
Common phrases
go to a herbal tea shop
patronize a herbal tea shop
Common mistake
Do not confuse these with modern bubble tea shops or cafes, as the drinks served here are strictly medicinal and often taste quite bitter. Expect to drink them quickly in one go rather than sipping them slowly.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
