Definition: Thee = Tea
The meaning of the Dutch word thee is just as broad as tea, and can include black (zwarte thee), green (groene thee), herbal (kruidenthee), fruit (fruitthee) and other teas.
Annually, the Dutch consume about 101 liters of tea per capita (i.e. four times that of the Americans, but only a third of what the British drink).
Compared to the British, the Dutch like their tea quite weak, and they usually drink it without milk. If you order tea in Holland, you'll generally be presented with a glass of hot water and a bowl that contains a wide selection of teas.
