black tea

noun

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

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The whisky features notes of cooked cereal, caramel, roasted almonds, milk chocolate, and herbal notes of black tea. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 An 8-ounce cup of black tea contains 47 mg of caffeine. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024 With base notes of leather, vanilla, and milky musk, the woody, spicy scent also has hints of bergamot, nutmeg, black tea, and palo santo. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 In practice, that means a blend of bergamot, palo santo, black tea, all of which help add warmth to a a buttery leather accord. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

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