Illustrated World Tea Day scene — AI-generated artwork behind this special day's word search puzzle
This World Tea Day word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: BREW, INFUSION, LEAF, LEAVES, GREEN, BLACK, OOLONG, PUERH, WHITE, HERBAL, MATCHA, TEAPOT.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
World Tea Day word list, defined
BREW/bruː/ · verb, noun
To make or prepare beer by steeping grains in hot water and fermenting the resulting liquid. A mixture of hot water and roasted coffee beans, especially one that has been ground. Related: make, prepare, roast, steep.
INFUSION/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ · noun
The act of adding a liquid to a substance to extract its properties, or a mixture of two or more liquids. Related: addition, mixture, blend, combination.
LEAF/liːf/ · noun, verb
A small part of a plant that grows from the stem of a tree or shrub, typically having a flat or pointed shape. To remove the leaves from something, especially a plant. Related: blade, foliage, petal, sprout.
LEAVES/liːvz/ · noun, verb
The parts of a plant that grow from the stem and are typically green and flat. To leave or depart from a place. Related: flees, exits, departs, withdrew.
GREEN/ɡriːn/ · adjective
Having a green color; resembling green in hue. Green is also a color of foliage, grass, or a feeling of envy. Related: blue-green, emerald, lime, olive.
BLACK/blæk/ · adjective, noun
Having little or no light; not reflecting light; having the darkest color. A dark color, especially the one opposite white in the color spectrum. Related: dark, shadowy, inky, sable.
OOLONG/ˈuːlɒŋ/ · noun
A type of partially fermented Chinese tea, oolong is known for its complex flavor profile and aroma. It is often served at special occasions and is prized for its unique taste. Related: Chinese tea, partially fermented tea, green tea, black tea.
WHITE/wʌɪt/ · adjective, noun
Having little or no color because of the reflection of all wavelengths of light; achromatic. A color with the longest wavelength of visible light, between 7,500 and 8,000 angstroms. Related: fair, fair-haired, fair-skinned, colorless.
HERBAL/ˈhɜːrbəl/ · adjective
Relating to or derived from plants, especially for medicinal or culinary purposes. Related: botanical, plant-based, medicinal, culinary.
MATCHA/mætʃə/ · noun
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. It is also used in modern recipes for its distinct flavor and nutritional benefits. Related: green tea, powdered tea, Japanese tea, ceremonial tea.
TEAPOT/tɪˈpoʊt/ · noun
A container, typically made of ceramic or metal, used for brewing and serving tea. It usually has a spout and a lid. Related: urn, vessel, pitcher, jug.