black tea

noun

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

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Whiskey finished in Naranja casks features vibrant orange and grapefruit notes and herbal notes of black tea; there are additional notes of sweet honey, caramel, wood spice, and vanilla hints. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Chai is a type of spiced tea that originated in India and combines black tea with a mix of warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and black peppercorns. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 The same shop also stocks healing crystals and bespoke tea blends with black tea from plantations around southern Azerbaijan’s Lankaran region. Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024 Just like the black tea that's infused with warming spices like cinnamon and clove, and topped with a sweet foam, this fall decor trend is all about warmth and comfort. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 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 Dec. 2024.

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