tea sommelier

tea sommelier
 n.— «This malarkey, and a “tea sommelier,” appear aimed at the impressionable young. But Heartbeat’s menu, with entrees pushing $30, is priced for adults.» —“An Irregular Heartbeat” by Steve Cuozzo New York Post Jan. 6, 1999. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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Rooibos Pronunciation

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