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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBlack Tea
/blæk tiː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of fully oxidized tea, known for its strong flavor and dark color.
"I prefer to start my day with a cup of black tea." - 2
Tea that is processed through a specific method involving withering, rolling, oxidizing, and drying.
"Earl Grey is a popular variety of black tea flavored with bergamot."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'black tea' originates from the Chinese word 'hongcha', which means 'red tea'. The name reflects the color of the brewed tea rather than the leaves. The term became popular in the West during the 17th century as tea trade expanded.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Black Tea" is said worldwide
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thé noir
Transliteration: te noar
"Je préfère le thé noir le matin."
schwarzer Tee
Transliteration: ʃvaʁt͡sɐ teː
"Ich trinke gerne schwarzen Tee am Morgen."
tè nero
Transliteration: teː ˈneːro
"Preferisco il tè nero al mattino."
té negro
Transliteration: teˈneɣɾo
"Me gusta tomar té negro por la mañana."
chá preto
Transliteration: ʃaˈpɾetu
"Eu gosto de beber chá preto de manhã."
काली चाय
Transliteration: kaali chaay
"मैं सुबह काली चाय पीना पसंद करता हूँ।"
红茶
Transliteration: hóngchá
"我早上喜欢喝红茶。"
홍차
Transliteration: hongcha
"나는 아침에 홍차를 마시는 것을 좋아한다."
紅茶
Transliteration: kōcha
"私は朝に紅茶を飲むのが好きです。"
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