Tea

TEA

-noun

1. an evergreen shrub or small tree, Camellia sinensis,  of tropical and subtropical Asia, having toothed leathery leaves and white fragrant flowers: family Theaceae

2. a. the dried shredded leaves of this shrub, used to make a beverage by infusion in boiling water

b. such a beverage, served hot or iced

 c. ( as modifier )as in tea caddy or tea urn

3. a. any of various plants that are similar to Camellia sinensis or are used to make a tea-like beverage

 b. any such beverage

4. chiefly  ( Brit )

 a. Also called: afternoon tea . a light meal eaten in mid-afternoon, usually consisting of tea and cakes, biscuits, or sandwiches

 b. ( as modifier )as in tea party

 c. Also called: high tea . afternoon tea that also includes a light cooked dish

5. (Brit., Austral., NZ) the main evening meal

Tea and a book

The bare minimum

For happiness