black tea

noun

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

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Black Tea Like tomato juice, the antioxidants in black tea may help lower your risk of diabetes by regulating your blood sugar and preventing inflammation. Laura Schober, Health, 12 June 2026 The same principle applies to black tea. Allison Palmer june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 By comparison, lemongrass tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea (unless blended with black tea, green tea, or another caffeinated ingredient). Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 June 2026 Once reserved strictly for visitors of Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, Thé Impérial pairs the juice, rinds, and flowers of Italian citrus with Sri Lankan black tea. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 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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“Black tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20tea. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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