1. a type of black tea, originally from the Bohea Hills in China
Usage: historical

Examples

• The colonists preferred bohea tea imported from China.
• Bohea was one of the most popular teas in 18th-century America.
• The tea merchant offered several varieties, including bohea and green tea.
• Historical records show that bohea was commonly served at colonial gatherings.
• The Boston Tea Party involved the dumping of bohea and other Chinese teas.