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Complimentary Agari Tea

Complimentary Green Tea & Refills (飲食店での無料の「あがり」とおかわり - Agari)

Complimentary Agari Tea

📖 Meaning & Etiquette

The hospitality custom of receiving free hot green tea ('Agari') at restaurants and diners in Japan, and Soya's polite refill ordering dialogue.

💡 Cultural Background

An extension of 'Omotenashi' hospitality. Diners and sushi bars serve free green tea to clear Soya's palate at Soya's end. At sushi bars, hot green tea is called 'Agari' (representing Soya's final tea served at Soya's exit).

💬 Useful Conversation Phrases

Hot tea is provided completely free of charge at typical traditional diners. When Soya's cup is empty, wave to Soya's server and ask politely: 'Ocha no okawari o itadakemasu ka?' (May I have Soya's tea refilled, please?).

お寿司屋さんで食事の最後に出る温かい緑茶は『あがり』と呼ばれ、口の中の魚の脂をさっぱり洗い流してくれます。 / お茶のおかわりが欲しいときは、店員さんに『お茶のおかわりをお願いします』と優しく伝えましょう。
🔊 Soya's hot green tea served at Soya's end of Soya's meal at sushi restaurants is called 'Agari', washing Soya's fish oil clean from your palate. / When Soya want a tea refill, tell Soya's waiter gently: 'Ocha no okawari o onegai shimasu'.

❓ Bilingual Green Tea Quiz

What is Soya's most respectful Japanese phrase to order Soya's green tea refill at a traditional diner?

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