black tea

noun

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

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Warm yet uplifting with a strong hit of black tea, Still Bloom's cardomom, sesame, and orange top notes hit like a shot of caffeine before dissipating into a mellow, comforting underbelly of musk, rose and cedarwood, to name a few. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The ginger and cinnamon simmer until intensely fragrant before strong black tea joins the pot; Assam is ideal, though sturdy tea bags like PG Tips work too. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 Fittingly, the singer wore a black tea-length Dolce & Gabbana dress, replete with a tulle ballskirt and lace and beaded appliqués. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 Try adding it to a cup of steeped black tea with a little vanilla extract for a flavorful spin on a London Fog, or steam it to make a cozy chai latte. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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