Black Tea (Noun)
Meaning
Fermented tea leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Pu-erh is a type of fermented black tea originating in China, prized for its earthy flavor and potential health benefits.
- Black tea underwent significant fermentation, altering its taste and aroma to create a distinct drink.
- Yunnan gold is a post-fermented black tea known for its reddish-brown color and slight malty flavor.
- Lapsang souchong, a smoked black tea, doesn't undergo the same level of fermentation as other teas due to its drying process over pinewood fires.
- Unlike some other black teas, shou pu-erh is known to experience a longer period of fermentation, altering the leaf's natural antibacterial properties.