black tea

noun

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

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Earl Grey tea, a black tea flavored with bergamot, doesn’t have any obvious associations with anything margarita-related. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025 Deep ruby to the eye, this wine has aromas of pomegranate, vanilla bean, and black tea. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025 The tart guava and peach notes are grounded by heady violet, vetiver, and black tea, striking the perfect balance between sweet and musky. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025 Garments are dyed using ingredients such as green and black tea, and are adorned with eco-prints and embroidery. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for black tea

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Jul. 2025.

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