Brew (Verb)
Meaning 1
Prepare by brewing; "people have been brewing beer for thousands of years".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- They carefully selected the finest coffee beans to brew a rich morning blend.
- The tea leaves needed to steep for exactly five minutes to brew the perfect cup.
- Artisans have been brewing sake in this village for generations using time-honored techniques.
- To brew this special herbal tea, combine the dried flowers and leaves in boiling water.
- Local farmers have been brewing apple cider using a centuries-old family recipe and traditional methods.
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Meaning 2
Sit or let sit in boiling water so as to extract the flavor; "the tea is brewing".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The coffee grounds will need to brew in the French press for a few minutes before serving.
- Herbal teas require less time to brew than black teas.
- Steeping the leaves will allow the tea to brew slowly and release its full flavor.
- She carefully measured the loose tea leaves and allowed them to brew for the recommended time.
- To make the perfect cup, the tea leaves should be allowed to brew in the boiling water for three to five minutes.