出でがらし

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

used tea leaves or coffee grounds; weak and watery brew

Describes tea leaves or coffee grounds that have been used and lost flavor, or the resulting weak, watery drink. Often used metaphorically for something that has lost its substance or freshness.

• 急きゅう須すの中なかの出でがらしを捨すてて、新あたらしいお茶ちゃを淹いれた。

  I threw away the used tea leaves in the teapot and made fresh tea.

• このコーヒーは出でがらしみたいで、味あじが薄うすい。

  This coffee tastes weak, like it was made from used grounds.