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Tea
Referring to any beverage made by the infusion in hot water of the dried and prepared leaves of the Camellia sinensis shrub.
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Billy
Food (other); Tea
An Australian term describing a tin pot used for boiling tea over an open fire.
Biscuity
Food (other); Tea
A term describing tea that has been well fired, often associated with Assam teas.
Black tea
Food (other); Tea
Green tea leaves that have been oxidized, or fermented, imparting a characteristic reddish brew. The most common type of tea worldwide.
Blend
Food (other); Tea
A combination of different types of teas for flavour consistency from season to season.
Brassy
Food (other); Tea
A term describing an unpleasant acidic taste, associated with improper withering of the tea leaves.
Brick tea
Food (other); Tea
Tea leaves that have been steamed and compressed into bricks; the bricks are then shaved and brewed with butter and salt and served as a soup.
