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a tea that has been allowed to wither and ferment under controlled conditions before being subjected to a heating process that stops fermentation and turns the leaves black. Cf. green tea.[1780-90]
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black tea — n. tea withered and fermented before being dried by heating … English World dictionary
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black tea — noun a) Tea leaves which have been fermented (actually, oxidized) before drying to enhance their flavour. b) A cup of tea served without sugar or milk … Wiktionary
black tea — noun tea of the most usual type, that is fully fermented before drying. Compare with green tea … English new terms dictionary
black tea — /blæk ˈti/ (say blak tee) noun 1. a tea which has been allowed to wither and ferment in the air for some time before being subjected to a heating process. 2. tea drunk without milk …
black tea — noun Date: 1789 tea that is dark in color from complete fermentation of the leaf before firing … New Collegiate Dictionary
