tea

tea

noun \ˈtē\

Definition of TEA

1

a : a shrub (Camellia sinensis of the family Theaceae, the tea family) cultivated especially in China, Japan, and the East Indies b : the prepared and cured leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the tea plant

2

: a mildly stimulating aromatic beverage prepared from tea leaves by infusion with boiling water

3

: any of various plants resembling tea in properties; also : an infusion of their leaves used medicinally or as a beverage