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Chapter 3.4: Beverages and Ordering Drinks

– Intermediate Level –

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The Situation

At a cafe in 杭州 (Hangzhou) known for its traditional drinks and modern twists, a young customer browses the menu, intrigued by the variety of options. She first orders a 绿茶 (green tea | lǜchá), known for its 清爽 (refreshing | qīngshuǎng) and 香醇 (aromatic | xiāngchún) flavors.

Curious about coffee, she tries a 拿铁 (latte | nátiě) and a 卡布奇诺 (cappuccino | kǎbùqínuò), each with a unique 口感 (texture | kǒugǎn) and 浓郁 (rich | nóngyù) flavor. The 摩卡 (mocha | mókǎ) catches their eye, as does the 苏打水 (soda | sūdǎ shuǐ) for a lighter option.

Interested in local flavors, she chooses a glass of 葡萄酒 (wine | pútáojiǔ), appreciating its subtle notes. For a cold drink, she chooses 冰茶 (iced tea | bīngchá) and a drink based on 椰奶 (coconut milk | yēnǎi). The 豆浆 (soy milk | dòujiāng) and 酸奶 (yogurt drink | suānnǎi) are perfect for those seeking non-dairy options.

She and her boyfriend are tempted by the 香草 (vanilla | xiāngcǎo) infused drinks and the unique 摇一摇 (shake | yáo yī yáo) drinks, where the ingredients are mixed by shaking. They appreciate the 定制 (customized | dìngzhì) options that allow them to customize drinks to their liking.

As coffee lovers, they are drawn to the 手冲 (hand-brewed | shǒu chōng) and 现磨 (freshly ground | xiàn mó) coffees for their freshness and depth. Before leaving, they watch a demonstration of 调酒 (cocktail mixing | tiáojiǔ), fascinated by the skill and creativity involved.


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The Sentences

绿茶
早晨一杯绿茶最舒服。
Zǎochén yìbēi lǜchá zuì shūfú.
A cup of green tea is most comfortable in the morning.
拿铁
一杯热拿铁开始新的一天。
Yìbēi rè ná tiě kāishǐ xīn de yìtiān.
A hot latte to start the day.
卡布奇诺
卡布奇诺,我的午后时光。
Kǎ bù qí nuò, wǒ de wǔhòu shíguāng.
A cappuccino, my afternoon treat.
摩卡
一杯摩卡,甜蜜的味道。
Yìbēi mókǎ, tiánmì de wèidào.
A mocha, sweet flavor.
苏打水
苏打水,清凉一夏。
Sūdǎ shuǐ, qīngliáng yí xià.
Soda, cool for the summer.
葡萄酒
晚餐配红葡萄酒。
Wǎncān pèi hóng pútáojiǔ.
Dinner with red wine.
冰茶
炎炎夏日,来杯冰茶。
Yányán xià rì, lái bēi bīng chá.
A cup of iced tea on a hot summer day.
椰奶
椰奶味道香浓独特。
Yē nǎi wèidào xiāng nóng dútè.
Coconut milk flavor is tangy and unique.
豆浆
早餐必备,一杯豆浆。
Zǎocān bì bèi, yìbēi dòujiāng.
A must for breakfast, a cup of soy milk.
酸奶
酸奶,健康又美味。
Suānnǎi, jiànkāng yòu měiwèi.
Yogurt, healthy and delicious.
香草
香草风味,甜美迷人。
Xiāngcǎo fēngwèi, tiánměi mírén.
Vanilla flavor, sweet and charming.
摇一摇
饮料摇一摇更好喝。
Yǐnliào yáo yi yáo gèng hǎo hē.
Drinks are better when shaken.
定制
我想定制特别饮品。
Wǒ xiǎng dìngzhì tèbié yǐnpǐn.
I want to customize the special drink.
口感
这饮料口感细腻。
Zhè yǐnliào kǒugǎn xìnì.
This drink has a delicate flavor.
清爽
夏日里清爽饮品。
Xià rì lǐ qīngshuǎng yǐnpǐn.
Refreshing drink in summer.
香醇
香醇咖啡,浓郁美味。
Xiāngchún kāfēi, nóngyù měiwèi.
Coffee is rich and flavorful.
浓郁
这红酒口感浓郁。
Zhè hóngjiǔ kǒugǎn nóngyù.
This red wine has a rich flavor.
手冲
手冲咖啡味道更佳。
Shǒu chōng kāfēi wèidào gèngjiā.
Hand brewed coffee has a great flavor.
现磨
现磨咖啡香气扑鼻。
Xiàn mò kāfēi xiāngqì pūbí.
The aroma of freshly ground coffee.
调酒
调酒师的手艺精湛。
Tiáo jiǔ shī de shǒuyì jīngzhàn.
The bartender’s skill is exquisite.

 

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The Words

绿茶
lǜchá
green tea
拿铁
ná tiě
latte
卡布奇诺
kǎ bù qí nuò
cappuccino
摩卡
mókǎ
mocha
苏打水
sūdǎ shuǐ
soda water
葡萄酒
pútáojiǔ
wine
冰茶
bīng chá
iced tea
椰奶
yē nǎi
coconut milk
豆浆
dòujiāng
soy milk
酸奶
suānnǎi
yogurt drink
香草
xiāngcǎo
vanilla
摇一摇
yáo yi yáo
shake well
定制
dìngzhì
customize
口感
kǒugǎn
texture
清爽
qīngshuǎng
refreshing
香醇
xiāngchún
rich flavor
浓郁
nóngyù
strong (taste)
手冲
shǒu chōng
hand-brewed
现磨
xiàn mò
freshly ground
调酒
tiáo jiǔ
mix drinks

 

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