red tea en · NOUN
Etymology
The “black tea” sense is a calque of Chinese 紅茶 /红茶 (hóngchá, literally “red tea”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A tisane (herbal tea) beverage made from various bush plants native to southern Africa, especially rooibos or honeybush.
- (countable, uncountable) Black tea.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| red teas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
pink tea · green tea · yellow tea · bush tea · white tea