利きき茶ちゃ

noun

tea tasting

The act of discerning different types or qualities of tea by taste and aroma. Similar to 嗅ぎ茶 (smelling tea) but emphasizes tasting.

See also: 嗅ぎ茶

• 日本にほん茶ちゃの利きき茶ちゃを体たい験けんするワークショップに参さん加かした。

  I joined a workshop to experience Japanese tea tasting.

noun

tea-tasting contest

A competition where participants identify different teas. Historically known as 闘茶 (tea competition), but 利き茶 is the modern term.

See also: 闘茶

• 毎まい年とし、宇う治じで利きき茶ちゃ大たい会かいが開ひらかれる。

  A tea-tasting contest is held every year in Uji.