How to Use black tea in a Sentence

black tea

noun
  • The new study extends the good news to the U.K.’s favorite drink: black tea.
    Carla K. Johnson, ajc, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Remove from the heat and add tea bags to brew a strong black tea.
    Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2021
  • The black tea jam was a standout during the scone course.
    Maria Geyman, Vogue, 25 May 2022
  • The host pours a cup of black tea and presents it on a tray with a side of sugar cubes.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2023
  • One is like saffron with hints of leather and black tea.
    Emily Mullin, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2023
  • One of her male Afghan friends had come over to cook, while Tahiry served me black tea.
    Maddy Crowell, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Notes of black fruit, spice, forest floor, and black tea.
    Michelle Williams, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
  • When added to unsweetened black tea, the glass gets sweeter as the ice cubes melt.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 20 June 2022
  • Gold Peak skips all that and lets the robust flavor of its black tea do the the talking.
    The Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Any type of black tea will work great for making tea eggs.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Green and black tea come from the same plant — Camellia sinensis.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 21 May 2020
  • To me, there’s a little bit of leather, liquorice, cherries, raisins, French sage, and black tea.
    Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
  • Green tea tends to brew in around 2 to 4 minutes, while black tea may need to steep for up to 6 minutes.
    Maria Carter, Country Living, 15 Dec. 2022
  • They’re still used today to make green, oolong and black teas.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
  • Make the punch: In a large punch bowl, combine the lemon juice mixture with the black tea and liquors (cognac, rum, and bourbon).
    Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
  • There's no need to choose with this Earl Grey-style black tea infused with merlot.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Nov. 2022
  • Note: For a slightly less stiff drink, add an extra cup black tea.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 20 June 2021
  • Made with grapes from the Oakville AVA, this wine has aromas of strawberry, black plum and black tea.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Caffeine, cocoa, and black tea tend to clash with members of this sign, though.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Green, oolong and black tea come from the same plant -- Camellia sinensis.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 21 May 2021
  • Rye is a delightfully starchy and sweet flour with hints of green or black tea.
    Tara Jensen, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Herbal tea and black tea are robust and are best brewed using water at a full boil.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 19 Sep. 2020
  • Roxx is served in the club house’s signature Spiked Arnold Palmer with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and a splash of black tea.
    Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Pour water into a jar with 3 black tea bags and let steep for 30 minutes.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2021
  • This black tea is full of antioxidants from both the tea and the cinnamon.
    Amy Fischer M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The basic flavors are milk, oolong, green or black tea.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Learn how to make your own tea blend from green tea, ginger, and lemon or black tea, cardamom, and orange.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Green tea: Green tea tends to have a lower caffeine content than black tea.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2023
  • There are four different types of true tea: green tea, black tea, white tea and oolong tea.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 19 June 2021
  • There are six main types of Chinese tea: green, white, yellow, oolong, black tea and dark tea.
    Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 22 Mar. 2022

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