teas

Noun

tea (countable and uncountable, plural teas)

1. (uncountable) The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant.
   • Darjeeling tea is grown in India.
2. (uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
   • Go to the supermarket and buy some Darjeeling tea.
3. (uncountable) The drink made by infusing these dried leaves or buds in hot water.
   • Would you like some tea?
4. (Southern US) Specifically sweet tea, an iced tea supersaturated with sugar.
5. Any drink which is similar to Camellia sinensis tea in some way
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6. (uncountable) Any similar drink made by infusing parts of various other plants.
   • camomile tea; mint tea

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