black tea

noun

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

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Black Tea Like green tea, black tea contains catechins that help to regulate blood sugar after meals. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026 To use, drop two or three dry black tea bags into each boot. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026 The drinks are also formulated with essential vitamins and L-theanine, an amino acid found in green and black teas that has been studied for its effects on anxiety, cognition and sleep, as described by Verywell Health. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 Built around cardamom, orange blossom, black tea, and leather, Dandy or not wears warm and bright, without ever veering into predictable winter fragrance territory. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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