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Dominican tea culture combines many customs adapted from various colonial and immigrant cultures that have mingled on the Caribbean island. "Bush teas", made from local herbal plants and often taken for medicinal purposes, are a traditional part of Dominica's culture. ==Tea terms in Dominica== Dominica's tropical rainforest climate makes it suitable for cultivating many types of plant that may be used to make teas. The word "tea" has a broader meaning in Dominica than in most other parts of the English-speaking world. In Dominica, the word is used for many beverages other than the traditional Camellia sinensis imported from Asia. Imported tea from Asia is called "green tea". Dominicans also consume "Cocoa Tea", made of cocoa beans, and several types of "bush tea". Bush teas are brewed from herbs, in some cases using plant roots, bark or flowers, which are traditionally held to have medicinal properties. Dominicans also distinguish between "hot teas" and "cooling teas".〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.lennoxhonychurch.com/heritage.cfm?Id=249 )〕 "Tea" is often used instead of "breakfast" for the first meal of the day. This usage has its origins in the colonial era, when plantation workers would have "tea" at sunrise before going to work. The second "tea" of the day took place in mid-morning. This is different from British culture, where "tea" often refers to a light meal with a cup of Assam tea in the late afternoon.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dominican tea culture」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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