Glossary T
Thee is the Dutch for "Tea" . The meaning of the Dutch word "Thee" can include black (Zwarte thee), green (Groene thee), herbal (Kruidenthee), fruit (Fruitthee) and other teas.
It is said that the Dutch annually consume/drink about 101 liters of tea per capita, that is four times that of the Americans, but only a third of what the British drink. However, compared to the British, the Dutch like their tea quite weak, and the Dutch often drink it without milk. Tea in Holland eateries/restaurants is generally presented with a glass of hot water and a bowl that contains a wide selection of teas.