Black tea

/blˈak tˈiː/

/blˈæk tˈiː/

[noun]

Black tea

[NOUN]

a type of tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant that has been fully oxidized

What is "black tea"?

Black tea is a type of tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant that has been fully oxidized. It is usually 0-3% alcohol by volume and is popular in many countries around the world. Black tea is usually dark brown and has a strong, distinctive flavor. It is often served hot or iced, and is also used to make a variety of teas, such as Earl Grey and English Breakfast. Black tea is typically made with Camellia sinensis leaves, and is usually bottled at 0-3% alcohol by volume.

Examples

1. I don't do black tea.

2. And this is a black tea.

3. Black tea, at least in that part of the world, grows better in soil that has more clay.

4. so you have your green tea, black tea, and so forth.