black tea

noun

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

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The flavor craze began back in 2023 when social media users were steeping black tea bags in a bottle of Sprite. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 Desserts like black tea panna cotta and topinambur mille-feuille were also delectable. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation, resulting in its fresh taste, while black tea is fully oxidized, producing a bolder flavor. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026 Clear fruit juices, clear soda, and black tea or coffee are allowed the day before the procedure, along with broth or bouillon for protein. Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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