Agari

Agari is a term used in sushi restaurants in Japan to refer to green tea. The term is used only in the context of sushi and forms part of the specialized jargon (フーチョウ, fuchō) of these restaurants. This tea is traditionally served at the end of the meal to neutralize lingering flavors and cleanse the palate. The term “agari” is derived from the Japanese verb “agaru” (上がる), which means “to finish,” and refers to the idea that green tea marks the end of the meal.