steeped

adjective
UK /stiːpt/
US /stiːpt/

Soaked in hot water for a while, like a tea bag.

She drank a cup of steeped tea with honey.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Filled or deeply involved with something, like a feeling or quality.

The old town is steeped in history.

3. Soaked thoroughly in a liquid to soften or flavor it.

The raisins were steeped in rum overnight.

4. Completely surrounded by or absorbed in something.

He was steeped in his studies all weekend.