black tea

noun

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

Examples of black tea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ginger and cinnamon simmer until intensely fragrant before strong black tea joins the pot; Assam is ideal, though sturdy tea bags like PG Tips work too. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Fittingly, the singer wore a black tea-length Dolce & Gabbana dress, replete with a tulle ballskirt and lace and beaded appliqués. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Try adding it to a cup of steeped black tea with a little vanilla extract for a flavorful spin on a London Fog, or steam it to make a cozy chai latte. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Most research on tea’s effects on the liver has focused on green tea, black tea, and some herbal teas. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black tea

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy