brew up

British

verb

to make tea, esp out of doors or in informal circumstances

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noun

a making of tea

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brew up

Storms can brew up with terrifying speed and anyone caught above tree line is going to feel dangerously close to the action.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025

But, while the usual city-centre storm will brew up for England's arrival, this trip to Cardiff is unique.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025

However, if you’re looking to brew up a batch of mulled wine for an upcoming holiday party or can’t make it in to visit Knee High, Miller says making it at home is quite easy.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023

When skies grow gray and brew up storms, more than mere snow or rain may fall, as Saturday showed in parts of our region.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 26, 2022

“Would you ask her to brew up a pot?”

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

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