noun
plural teas
[count, noncount]
a drink that is made by soaking the dried leaves of an Asian plant in hot water
a similar drink that is made by using the dried leaves of another kind of plant
[noncount] :the dried leaves that are used in making tea
Brit
a light meal or snack that usually includes tea with sandwiches, cookies, or cakes and that is served in the late afternoon [noncount]
[count, noncount] :a cooked meal that is served in the early evening - see also cream tea, high tea
not for all the tea in China
informal + old-fashioned :not for any reason
not your cup of tea
US