How to Use tea in a Sentence

tea

noun
  • That shop does a great afternoon tea.
  • Let's meet for tea tomorrow.
  • Plastic chairs were set up, and tea was served in the dust.
    Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Sloppy joes and hot dogs were on the menu; bottles of iced tea were stacked near the back of the room.
    Hannah Allam, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024
  • If the price tag scares you away from a full-on hotel stay, try tea at the Palm Court.
    Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The menu includes drinks made with tea, fruit and coffee.
    Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 May 2023
  • Make the circles a little larger than the bottom of a tea light.
    Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Best of all, there was nothing on the agenda but a bit of tea—and maybe champagne.
    Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2024
  • So, here's the tea: all of the best Shark hair tool deals are happening at Sephora.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The lounge is a great place to enjoy afternoon tea, a cocktail or just the views.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • If this is you, your best bet is a latte, black coffee or tea.
    USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Add a cup of the trendiest bubble tea, and his bill for the day normally amounts to no more than $60.
    Chris Lau, CNN, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Sarah Ferguson will be spilling the tea on a new podcast!
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
  • Kate Cranston of Glasgow opened four tea rooms in the late 1800s focused on light meals and sharing tea.
    Kristen Kornbluth, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The cafe offers craft cocktails, wine by the glass and beers, nitro coffees and teas on tap.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024
  • At the time, the queen also invited the Bidens to have tea with her at Windsor Castle.
    Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2023
  • Explore the world of bubble tea with J WAY’s bubble pearl tea kit.
    Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The in-room bar is stocked with wellness amenities like sleep drops, charcoal eye masks, and herbal teas.
    Ronny Maye, Essence, 30 Nov. 2023
  • How to enjoy the trend: Have some matcha, a type of powdered green tea that is made from finely ground tea leaves.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The mules are available in eight colors, including tea and pewter, and in sizes 5–12.
    Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Last week, the tea leaves read positive that the producers and actors would reach a deal.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 July 2023
  • That needle is the lamb of a radio station and a YouTube tea channel, with a dash of lute thrown in for good measure.
    Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The top floor also has a cafe serving bubble tea, sushi, and other snacks.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023
  • They can be warmed in the oven or a toaster (but not microwaved), and served as is with tea, coffee, hot chocolate or a drink.
    Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The only thing better than a tall glass of sweet tea is a cake that's filled with the same delicious sweet-tea flavor.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
  • No Way Cafe opened at the end of January, serving coffee, tea and other drinks, dessert items, a soup of the day and chili.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
  • There’s also an extensive menu of teas and chilled drinks.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Prepare for gasps with this gift box of more than 20 Japanese snacks, candies and tea.
    Beth Dreher, goodhousekeeping.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Drink options range from iced teas and milk teas to lemonades, smoothies and coffee.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Fill tea mug 3/4 full with hot tea, add remaining cocktail mixture and serve warm with a lemon twist.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023

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