black tea

noun

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

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Additionally, there are milder teas that blend multiple flower roots with black teas or Earl Grey to provide a lighter flavor. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Edition Hotels has captured its signature scent in this delicious candle, with notes of black tea, earthy patchouli, cedarwood, warm musk, bergamot, and more. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 For example, green tea contains more antioxidants than black tea (although both are good sources). — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026 Strong black tea replaces whiskey in this old fashion mocktail recipe. — Ryan Brennan august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black tea

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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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