black tea

noun

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

Examples of black tea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 Lately, the designer has been drinking a delicate black tea grown on a friend’s family estate in the foothills of the Himalayas. Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026 Here, Matcha Milk toys the line between sweet and earthy, blending macadamia milk and vanilla with black tea and matcha accord. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026 Chai is made from black tea mixed with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

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

More from Merriam-Webster on black tea

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster