black tea

noun

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

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That’s why the citrusy woody fragrance blends the best of both worlds with black tea and Italian citruses, rounded out with pink pepper and cedarwood. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Simply replace the chai tea bags with a couple of black tea bags, then add your own spices. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 Add the mix to the water with the black tea leaves and bring it to a boil for 4-5 minutes, until the flavors are infused in the water. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Notes: Fresh, Floral, Woody Apotheke Earl Grey Bitters Candle $44 Apotheke Take the idea of a tea light to a whole new level with this Earl Grey scented three-wick candle that combines the smell of black tea leaves with bergamot, lemon zest, and peony. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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