| Ragged |
| An uneven badly manufactured and graded tea. |
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| Rasping |
| A very coarse and harsh liquor. |
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| Raw |
| A bitter, unpleasant taste. |
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| Russian tea |
| The name given to a glass of hot tea liquor which has been poured into the glass over a slice of lemon. Sometimes sugar or honey are added. In some countries this type of tea drink is known as lemon tea. The name comes from the Russian way of taking tea. |
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| Rwanda |
| An African tea producer, whose teas are used for blending purposes. Rwanda tea has a bright coppery colour and brisk taste. |
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