black tea

noun

: tea that is dark in color from complete oxidation of the leaf before firing

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And there’s tea, black tea, served frequently. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Try the Lockdown, which features tequila, coffee, black tea, and cacao. Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026 Only in the late 19th century did Indian black tea start to catch on in Britain and Australia. Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Mar. 2026 Indeed, the scones make for a wonderful pairing with the Orangery of Lady Grey, a black tea featuring bright, orange notes that is exclusive to the Walt Disney World Resort. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black tea

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of black tea was in 1706

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“Black tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20tea. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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