black tea

noun

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

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For the full jol khabar experience, recipe developer Madhushree Basu Roy suggests pairing them with black tea or masala chai. Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026 And if black tea and fig aren’t your notes of choice, the brand also offers a beautiful sandalwood option for those who swear by Santal 33. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 One cup of green or black tea contains roughly 25 to 60mg of L-theanine, so your nightly tea habit is a small but real contribution. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026 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, 20 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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